Land Rover | NHTSA Recall #07V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V041000 by Land Rover. Includes 33,247 affected units, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. an interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. the second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V041000

Manufacturer: Land Rover

Report Received Date: 2007-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 33,247

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P004 (P002)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.

Consequence Summary: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. an interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. the second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2usy-uzps-25sy

NHTSA ID: 07V041000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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