NHTSA recall 08V-635 (08V635000)

power train recall reported December 3, 2008 - about 19,168 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V635000
Also written as: 08V-635
Manufacturer number: P041
Reported: December 3, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~19,168
Component: power train

What is being recalled

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.

Why it is dangerous

CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-635 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Land Rover Range Rover - 2003, 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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