1997 Land Rover Defender
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Land Rover Defender. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10100968"Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
- 605739Situation with incorrect bolt used in assembly.
- 604148Subject pertaining to air intake hose improvements.
- 604147Technical information on improving air conditioner reliability.
- 603263Technical information on multi-functioning unit wiring.
- 602375Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill.
- 52389Transfer gearbox output seal replacement.
- 50659Pride - 14cux coil connections.
- 50649Pride - front stub axle seal: new part introduction.
- 50648Pride - rear stub axle seal: new part introduction.
- 506351997 defender electrical library and diagrams.
- 50559New torque setting - hub nut.
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