L322 Recalls

[Pedro_The_Swift]

My apologies if this is a known issue,,






Nearly 20,000 Range Rovers recalled

Posted Dec 5th 2008 1:31PM by Michael Harley (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/michael-harley)
Filed under: SUVs (http://www.autoblog.com/category/suvs/), Recalls/TSBs (http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/), Land Rover (http://www.autoblog.com/category/land-rover/)
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If you were fortunate enough to put a 2003-2005 Range Rover in your garage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is delivering some bad news. According to a just-released recall, a total of 19,168 Range Rover models may have misaligned front driveshafts. If left unchecked, the increased wear on the front splines may cause them to fail... possibly leading to an accident. While this recall isn't exactly explosive in nature, it is an item that should be inspected and/or replaced. As a result, Land Rover will begin contacting owners after January 6, 2009 to schedule appointments for the installation of an updated design, if needed. In the meantime, if your beloved Range Rover is severely vibrating, or making a nasty front-end noise, please go have it checked before something ill happens.
[Source: Good Car Bad Car (http://goodcarbadcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/thousands-of-range-rovers-recalled-for.html)]


NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V635000 EA07012
NHTSA Action Number: EA07012

Component: POWER TRAIN DRIVELINE DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19168

Summary:
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.

Consequence:
CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-313-594-7688.

[Rangier Rover]

:eek2: My best mate now has one.
I was the one who convinced him they don't have as many bugs these days:Thump::wheelchair:

[Dougal]

Is this to fix the same issue as the fix on the Ashcroft website?

[Scouse]

This has been active for a while in Australia. The front propshaft is replaced with a conventional "uni at either end" type & the diff flange replaced to match.

[barrangey]

I work as a LR mechanic here in NZ and have doen around 10-15 of these recalls now inclusing my own vehicle. Basically it is removal of the front diff, the pinion flange is pressed out and a new tail shaft bearing is installed, then a new 6 bolted pinion flange in place of the old splined unit.

A new front prop is installed with a UJ at the diff end, transfer case end is still normal solid 6 bolt mounting to rubber doughnut. A new heatshield is installed to cover UJ from exhaust. Can be done in around 3.5 hours once you have done a few :D

It's no great hassle and I have seen a few fail so it's a worthwhile upgrade, in general the L322 with M62 BMW architecture is the most reliable Range Rover imho(although I would say that owning one). Normally the major issues are cooling systems and the odd oil leak but that's about it.

New vehicles with Ford electrics seem to have more niggles, and some problems with the deisel engines(high pressure pumps etc).

[drivesafe]

Hi barrangey and welcome aboard.

I had 2 front diffs fail on my 2003 RR.

The first failure gave no indication before it went and left me stranded as the RR cannot be driven once it fails. Luckily I was only 3kms from home.

The second time it failed, for about 2 or 3 days before, there was an ever increasing squeal from under the bonnet so I drove over to the dealers.

The mechanic listened to the sound and thought it was an idler arm pulley failing and asked me to leave the RR.

I home and just walked in the front door as the phone rang and it was the dealer, to tell me that the front diff was about to fail again.

He had also checked if there was a new diff available and there wasn't so they had to get one from the UK.

This is something Toyota owners can't get. If Toyota vehicle have a major component fail and there is not one in Australia, it is shipped, literally, sent by ship and usually takes up to 3 months.

My RR was off the road for 12 day, they flew the new diff out from the UK.

Can't beat that sort of service.

[barrangey]

Yes we have seen a few stranded by the diff flanges stripping out.... but you are right even parts from UK are normally only a week or two at most.

[rangietragic]

My 02 td6 has a recall sticker
Q041
28/10/08
DLR 2115[i assume that is the dealer code]

Does anyone know what it was for:confused:
Originally owened by ULR melbourne

[harlie]

QO41 - 2001 to 2005/6 Model Year Range Rover Front Diff to Prop shaft spline wear - remove the diff, dismantle, put new pinion, reassemble and refit, or many got new diff

[GregMilner]

Interesting - I booked my car in for a pre-warranty-expiry check for tomorrow morning and was told they'd need it for a few hours as there's been a recall to replace brake lines (Part number LR075628)
Anyone else heard of this? Apparently the recall has just been announced, according to Barbagallo Land Rover here in Perth.
I'm going to extend the warranty anyway, but I wanted to have everything checked over in detail as I'm heading off to Gnaraloo 1,000km north next week, towing a camper trailer.

[Graeme]

Yes, for 2006-2012. Mine's were replaced prior to pick-up, as requested by me.

[CSBrisie]

Yep - mine done too last service.

[chaybra]

Is there any mention of serial numbers affected? Im early 2006

[GregMilner]

I didn't ask about serial numbers, sorry. Haven't done any more research other than talking to the dealer.

[chaybra]

The VIN range of affected vehicles is SALLMAM546A198146
-SALLMAMJ3CA393639

...found it:twisted:

[LoveB]

Good thing I saw this. lol time to book ours in

[chaybra]

Mine is definitely included in the recall, its the middle of the bunch 2006 TD6 with touch screen. from that onwards both Lh and Rh front flexi brake lines need to be replaced onto the caliper.

[HUE166]

I've only just noticed this thread. Mine is an October 2002 build L322. I have had a grinding noise (like wheel barings) for the last 30,000km. I've had the wheel barings changed in an attempt to rectify but it's still there. Am I at risk of having missed the recall prior to ownership? Where would I find the recall sticker if it's been done?

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[drivesafe]

I've only just noticed this thread. Mine is an October 2002 build L322. I have had a grinding noise (like wheel barings) for the last 30,000km. I've had the wheel barings changed in an attempt to rectify but it's still there. Am I at risk of having missed the recall prior to ownership? Where would I find the recall sticker if it's been done?

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Hi Hue and anyone dealing with Land Rover can check to see what recall work has been done or needs to be done.

If it has not been done, make sure it is because when the spline fails you have a brick, and it can not be driven.

[rar110]

Topix has information about outstanding recalls for each particular VIN. Although I don't know how far back it goes.

[Strangerover]

Hue, I also have a grinding noise only on braking and only after a few kms, never when cold. Pads have been checked and are fine. Sound/feels like bearings- similar symptoms to yours?

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[HUE166]

Yes, similar symptoms to mine. I had the bearings changed and found no difference. Off the top of my head I'm not sure if it grinds when cold or not. I won't be with the vehicle now for a good few weeks either. I do know that it's more evident under brakes although it is still evident otherwise. It seems to be most evident while coasting in lower gears on smooth tar.

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[Strangerover]

Different problem, mine's only under braking. Hope you track it down.

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[HUE166]

Likweise Strangerover. Cheers.

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[p38arover]

The VIN range of affected vehicles is SALLMAM546A198146
-SALLMAMJ3CA393639

...found it:twisted:


Is that 5 in the first VIN correct? I'd expect a letter there.

[rar110]

Is that 5 in the first VIN correct? I'd expect a letter there.

Yep, Topix indicates the vin SALLMAM546A198146 has a 6HP26 which as I understood didn't require repair. However, it would be an early release of that model so maybe it is included.

[p38arover]

Was there an Australian steering column recall like there was in the USA?
Steering Column tilt and reach problems and solutions (Range Rover III) (http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/steering/tilt3.html#recall)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Jaguar Land Rover recalls Takata airbag-equipped cars - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/04/jaguar-land-rover-takata-airbag-recall/)

[2nd Rower]

Jaguar Land Rover recalls Takata airbag-equipped cars - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/04/jaguar-land-rover-takata-airbag-recall/)

I missed this one last year, but just saw this new news article:

Jaguar Land Rover joins Takata airbag recall (https://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/news/jaguar-land-rover-joins-takata-airbag-recall/ar-AAt8mos?li=AA8ewQ&ocid=spartanntp)

I just called the dealer to see if my 2010 was affected and the service rep said they were awaiting a list of VINs from JLR; and that as a 2010 ("earlier") car; my car might be one of the first. I need to wait for a letter from JLR apparently.

[pop058]

Can someone with access to Topix (?) do a lookup on VIN SALLMAMA33A113130 please. I am trying to find out what has been done or due as far as recall stuff is concerned.

TIA

[p38arover]

At last, a list of VINs. Mine isn't in the list (SALLMAMA etc).

Jaguar Land Rover Australia — Range Rover L322 | Product Safety Australia (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/jaguar-land-rover-australia-range-rover-l322)

[rar110]

Mine’s on the list.

[rar110]

Done yesterday by Austral LR Brisbane. An efficient and painless process. Only one airbag replaced.