NHTSA recall 05V376000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Land Rover
Details
What's wrong: Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe.
Why it matters: The driver may notice fuel odor, drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, or difficulty in starting and the 'check engine' light may be illuminated. If the amount of fuel flowing into the breather pipe reaches the vapor canister and exceeds its capacity, the excess…
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on October 24, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Land Rover Lr3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V376000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.