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sro



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Location: California
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United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver
LR2 / Freel2 recalls?

I noticed Autotrader lists the 2008 LR2 as having one recall (see http://tinyurl.com/lr2recall & scroll to bottom). However they don't say what the recall was. Does anyone have any ideas where we can find recall notices? Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/

Post #137923 27th Mar 2012 9:17 pm
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United Kingdom 

For UK recalls see http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic11207.html?highlight=recall
However they may be different in the States.

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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

electric cabin heater potential fire hazard, pre 09 cars possibly only diesels

some sort of recall on early sunroofed vehicles, clips to prevent panel breaking/blowing off

vosa web site for UK vehicles

Recall: No. 1 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2008/024
Exact Model: Freelander 2
Description: SUNROOF MAY DETACH
VIN: SALFA27BX7H000201 to SALFA24A48H087347
Build Date: 1 Nov 06 to 12/1/08
Numbers: 11198
Defect: Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. In certain circumstances the glass panel can become detached.
Action: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails.
Launch Date: 07 April 2008

Recall: No. 2 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2008/125
Exact Model: Diesel
Description: BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE
VIN: SALFA27B47H000100 to SALFA24C48H111695
Build Date: 1/2/07 to 23/5/08
Numbers: 28871
Defect: It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery, and a non start situation.Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that, all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use, or parked unattended.
Action: Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.
Launch Date: 02 October 2008

Recall: No. 3 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2008/187
Exact Model: Freelander 2 diesel fitted with PTC heater
Description: FIRE MAY OCCUR
VIN: SALFA27B47H000100 to SALFA24C48H111695
Build Date: 1/2/07 to 23/5/08
Numbers: 28841
Defect: A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging, a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.
Action: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.
Launch Date: 23 December 2008 At work
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