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Thread: The front Puma axle saga continues.

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    Thanks for that advice.

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    *I've only seen the effected VIN with the brackets already fitted.
    *Have your seen the bracket? it would likely take the full weight of the vehicle if needed, they are substantial to say the least.
    *If brackets are fitted, if it did crack, you are likely to see oil leaking before anything else.

    *The Land Rover brand name has been **** for many a decade, to believe JLR are going to jump all over this to save their brands reputation is laughable.
    *They have done the "fix" as in the brackets, that's as far as they will ever go.

    *The poor build quality on Land Rovers from what I have seen continues...

    *New Defender, fitting the rear recovery loops, removing the 4 mounting bolts, threads already rusty.
    *New model Range Rover Sport (3.0lt V6 diesel) removing bolts on engine bay cross braces and the nutserts on the suspension towers that the bolts screw into fell out. This has happened on every one of these models when I've done the rear timing belt.
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    I had the brackets fitted to the 2011 Puma. I assume all suspect vehicles would have at least have had the brackets fitted. If you want a photograph of the brackets as fitted, I'll put one up. (Actually I'll get the technical department i.e. the wife, to do it)

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    Well they are issuing a recall in Australia regarding the front axle
    Land Rover Defender recalled | CarExpert
    I presume they will fit the brackets rather than change the axle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spudfan View Post
    Well they are issuing a recall in Australia regarding the front axle
    Land Rover Defender recalled | CarExpert
    I presume they will fit the brackets rather than change the axle.
    Thanks for the link (list). My 90 is on the list so we'll see what the rectification is.
    '51 Series 1 80"
    '12 Defender 90


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    Thanks for sharing. We're not on the recall list (but very close date & VIN wise) have just had a good look and definitely looks like a single seam weld, should I be worried?
    MY13 Defender 90 LE "George"

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    Quote Originally Posted by spudfan View Post
    Well they are issuing a recall in Australia regarding the front axle
    Land Rover Defender recalled | CarExpert
    I presume they will fit the brackets rather than change the axle.
    My vehicle is on the list, but Topix advises no outstanding campaigns, I would have thought Topix would have the recall listed for affected vehicles?
    MY12 White Defender 90 with bits and pieces added

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    This should have been picked up in 2015 and fixed under warranty. See attached a snip from TOPiX in November 2015 for my vehicle which had the brackets installed shortly after.
    p048.jpg

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    Appears it does not affect my 2009, but I'll crawl underneath tomorrow for a look, just to be sure.
    It's good they are actually acting.

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