NHTSA recall 04V203000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Land Rover Discovery I and 1 more
Reported Apr 12, 200445,267 vehicles affectedLAND ROVERMaker’s number B156Built Dec 2, 1993 – Nov 4, 1996
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
The risk
Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling IS attempted. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. owner notification began march 15, 2005. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.