1989 Land Rover Range Rover
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Land Rover Range Rover. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1989 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while parked, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 95v155000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 250,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 land rover range rover. the current and failure mileage was 176000. the fuel tank IS corroded at the bottom and leaks gas. the manufacturer stated that the vin was repaired for nhtsa recall # 95v155000 nine years ago and they will not make the repair.
- Electrical system
Parts supplier says this IS a problem associated with this vehicle and that shorts may cause fire. Manufacturer states "it's not a problem until they say it's a problem". Per their recommendation, part will be taken to service dealer for inspection.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
No summary included for above vehicle. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. (attorney for client) *skd
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
- 10102683"Issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which IS caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but IS not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipment. Cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair IS to replace the engine."
- 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.
- 50629Becm updates and reverse mirror dip function.
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