The 1990 Land Rover Range Rover has 5 recalls, the most serious being a corroding fuel tank bottom that can leak fuel and raise the risk of a vehicle fire, alongside a brake line that can wear through against the rear shock absorber and reduce braking effectiveness.
The brake line and fuel tank issues are the primary concerns here. The right rear brake line can rub against the top of the shock absorber until it wears through and leaks fluid, cutting braking force in one of the two hydraulic circuits and extending stopping distances. The fuel tank corrosion issue is separate: the tank floor can rust through over time, allowing fuel to drip near potential ignition sources. There is also a brake light switch concern, which affects vehicles with and without anti-lock brakes: the switch near the brake pedal can fail, leaving the brake lights dark when the brakes are applied or causing them to stay on continuously, either way giving drivers behind no reliable warning that the vehicle is slowing.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank bottom can corrode over time, which may allow fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if corrosion is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch may fail, preventing brake lights from turning on or causing them to stay on continuously. Following drivers won't see braking signals, raising accident risk.
What the fix does
The brake light switch will be replaced with an improved part. The brake pedal return spring will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical switch next to the brake pedal that controls the brake lights may stop working.
What the fix does
The brake lamp switch will be replaced with an improved version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right rear brake line may rub against the top of the right rear shock absorber, wearing through and leaking. This reduces braking power and increases stopping distance.
What the fix does
The right rear brake line will be rerouted and replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right rear metal brake line may rub against the top of the right rear shock absorber, potentially causing a brake fluid leak in one of the two brake circuits.
What the fix does
Reroute the rear metal brake lines away from the shock absorber and replace any lines that have made contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
