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NHTSA recall 07V041000

Exterior Lighting · Land Rover

February 9, 2007report date
33,247units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2002 Land Rover Freelander, 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 2004 Land Rover Freelander, 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V041000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.