NHTSA (USA)Critical
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What can fail
The 1995 Land Rover Range Rover has 9 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks under the hood and a rear suspension defect that can cause a loss of control.
Three related recalls address the same fire hazard: coolant hoses and other underhood tubing can fail and leak engine coolant, windshield washer fluid, or automatic transmission fluid onto hot engine components, which can ignite and cause an underhood fire. A separate recall covers the transmission breather tube, which can clog with ice in cold conditions and force transmission fluid out onto hot engine parts with the same result. On the suspension side, the aluminum attachment points that connect the rear trailing arms to the chassis frame can fracture and allow the rear axle to shift, making the vehicle unstable and difficult to control. There is also a brake concern: a flexible hose connecting the hydraulic pump to the ABS valve block can leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance and disabling the rear brakes. A cruise control wire can chafe against the steering wheel rotary coupler, cause it to overheat, and trigger the driver's airbag without warning. Rounding out the list, the engine serpentine belt idler pulley can fail and shed debris onto the road, posing a risk to nearby pedestrians and other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
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The coolant system can leak in areas exposed to high heat, allowing engine coolant to escape.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify underhood hose components to stop the coolant leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Water can enter the transmission breather tube and freeze, blocking it. This causes transmission fluid to be forced out through the dipstick tube onto hot engine parts.
What the fix does
The breather tube will be removed and a section cut at an angle. This repositions the tube end away from standing water and prevents water droplets from collecting.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain under-hood hoses and tubing can fail, causing coolant, windshield washer fluid, or transmission fluid to leak. These fluid leaks can lead to engine compartment fires.
What the fix does
Under-hood components will be modified to prevent fluid leaks and reduce the risk of engine compartment fires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain hoses and tubes under the hood can fail and leak engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, or automatic transmission fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the failed hose and tubing components as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The cruise control wire can chafe and cause the steering wheel rotary coupler to overheat, which may inadvertently deploy the driver's airbag.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a fusible link to protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The aluminum attachment points connecting the rear axle trailing arms to the frame may crack, potentially causing an arm to separate and make the vehicle unstable.
What the fix does
Both rear trailing arms will be replaced to restore proper rear axle attachment and stability.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear radius arm, which holds the rear axle in place, can break at the aluminum attachment point on the chassis.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The idler pulley in the serpentine belt system can fail, causing the belt to become damaged or slip off.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a redesigned version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A brake hose connecting the hydraulic pump to the anti-lock brake system valve block can develop a leak, causing brake fluid loss.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle for the affected hose and replace it with an updated design.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
