1987 Land Rover Range Rover
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover. Newest first.
The bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.
Incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from its designed position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Although full braking action can still be obtained,driver alarm from the incorrectly positioned pedal could result in aninappropriate action by the driver which could cause an accident.
Remedy
Repair circlip installation to prevent its disengagement.
Inflation pressure recommended for rear wheels will not support rear gawr.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.
Remedy
Send notification letter with a revised tire placard indicating appropriate tire inflation pressures.
Corrosion could occur between the fuel filter and its retaining bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in perforation of the filter casingand fuel leakage with potential for a fire.
Remedy
Install modified fuel filter bracket.
A nylon pivot pin in the seat belt retractor lock mechanism may be too large in diameter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nylon material swells in the presence of atmospherehumidity and can restrict movement of a locking pawl which activates the beltlocking mechanism.
Remedy
Inspection of all vehicles and replace any suspect belt assembly.
Master cylinder reservoir was not equipped with a warning statement label as required by fmvss 105.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy
Affix warning label to master cylinder stating clean filler cap before removing.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Dt*: the contact stated that there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that the bottom of the fuel tank was corroded. the private mechanic shop was able to repair the fuel tank. there IS a nhtsa recall #…
Dt*: the contact stated that there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that the bottom of the fuel tank was corroded. the private mechanic shop was able to repair the fuel tank. there IS a nhtsa recall # 95v155000 that pertains to the gasoline storage tank assembly. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer acknowledge there was a problem, but refused to cover the repair. Updated 07/31/06. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
While driving at 60 mph vehicle took off, and the consumer couldn't stop vehicle until vehicle slowed down ,and consumer turned the ignition switch off and vehicle came to a stop. *ak
- Power train
Speedometer/odometer/trip meter failure.
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.
- 10136669The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10016661Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults.
- 608151Subject pertains to the availability of lucas hand held tester and diagnostic cards.
- 50659Pride - 14cux coil connections.
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