NHTSA recall 04V-510 (04V510000)

air bags recall reported January 28, 2004 - about 4 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V510000
Also written as: 04V-510
Manufacturer number: B186
Reported: January 28, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~4
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.

Why it is dangerous

DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG MAY OCCUR THAT COULD ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A FRAGMENT OF THE DEFLECTOR PANEL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, INJURING THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-510 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Land Rover Freelander - 2005

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