Thread: Puma Defender Turbo Hose Recall Notice...Who's Received one?

I have never seen a recall letter from LRA in the 3 years I've had my 90...

The car goes in for a service and they will just tell me that there was a "no charge" recall repair done as well when I collect it. There's not been many, only 2 or 3 small ones, but I didn't know about them before I dropped the car off.

I keep my service records, so I know what the dealer has done, but LRA doesn't seem to communicate much with their customers (unless you need to "fight" with them!)

I'll have to have a look at my December service sheet and if it hasn't been done (mine's a 2010 2.4) and needs to be done it will be on the list for the final warranty service in April!

Cheers,

Lou

yeah do the melb city LR thing, bout $400 was what i paid as well plus a couple of hours (at most) fitting and electrical.
happy camper here

I've had three hoses replaced on my MY12 90 - turbo at 700km, top radiator at 1,500km (both times taken away on the back of a lorry) and then the bottom radiator hose rubbed through at about 10,000km. No problems getting them done here in Perth and even organise loan car for the day if needed.

Southern Land Rover has always been very accommodating and they've look after both my car and myself in a very professional way over the past 3 years, so I'm comfortable and confident that they'll replace it if needed.

One of the better Land Rover dealers I've encountered over the years...

Cheers,

Lou

I noticed a few drops of oil appearing on the bottom of the transfer case, so I took it in to the dealers to get it seen to - it's under warranty. At the same time I asked them if there was a recall on the turbo hose as I had seen it on this forum and the UK version.

At the time of my inquiry the response was "I don't think so. I haven't heard anything but I'll check the system for you anyway". The subtext being don't tell me how to do my job.

But when I dropped the car off they told me that yes, there was a recall for the turbo hose and that they would replaced.

20 days later and on the way to work my Defender starts making a wooshing noise. I thought it was an obstruction in the snorkel. On the way home the noise got louder and it turned into a public servant car - 'sucks a lot of air, makes a lot of noise and took a lot of effort to convince it to do anything'. I was staggered at the loss of power and acceleration.

A photo of the offending part is attached for others' reference. The photo is taken from underneath looking up and a point of reference is the steering UJ at the bottom of the photo. You can clearly see where the hose has rubbed on the accessory belt pulley.

So the question is; Is this a good part installed poorly, or a poorly designed part? And do I now need to look at some home made hose restrainer/protect plate? What is going to stop it happening again? I really don't want it occurring again when I'm in the boonies running close to GVM.

Bill,

Just had a look under my car (2010 2.4) and unless Land Rover has changed it without telling me, the hoses are completely different on the 2.4 and 2.2.

Firstly, none of the wire wrap.

Secondly, the first 90 degree bend is further forward than the steering knuckle, which means the alternator pulley has no chance whatsoever to touch the hose.

My car is in for a service on Monday and I'll be asking about that, not that there is seemingly anything wrong with mine...

Cheers,

Lou

Originally Posted by Leroy_Riding

Ill have to ask Austral about this when I drop it of to them for its next service.

Hi Leroy , did you ever find out what your problem was , and is it OK now regards ijmr1

The recall is to check a coolant hose "spring clip" position And to renew the turbo to intercooler hose with a new modified hose.

The coolant hose "spring clip" on some chassis variants has been found to have been in a position where it rubs on another hose. If it is in the incorrect position then the clip is just moved round, if it is in th incorrect position and has rubbed on the other hose, then the rubbed hose is then replaced.
The intercooler hose again on some chassis number variants does not sit correctly on the turbo outlet and so a modified hose has been brought out that sits much better. A plastic "nubbin" on the inner wheel arch is also removed as part of the process.
In regards to receiving letters I can not comment. The process that is meant to be carried out and is by myself and all the techs that I work with as its normal LR practice is that the vehicle is checked for any outstanding recalls when ever it is in the dealer for work. If the customer can go without the vehicle for the extra time when the vehicle is with us then the recall is carried out. If not then the vehicle is rebooked for the work to be carried out.