Fuel tank recall B156 USA 93-95 Classics and 94-97 D1s are affected

[Ajax]

93-95 Classics and 94-97 D1s are affected

Fuel tank recall B156

veh. VIN range :

classics PA637653 SA662245
DISCO 1 RA072463 TA199999
TA500000 VA546039
VA700000 VA714242


Please have less then 1/4 tank full, as the garage doesn't have a place to store fuel. Also please have the trunk of the vehicle empty, as they need access to the fuel pump which is located under the carpetting in the trunk.
The dealership will need your car probably for 1 full day. The recall is only performed by the dealerships so you should contact them. In my area for instance this affects probably 500 cars.


The reason for this recall is that the plasic welds may leak fuel. If you have registered your car with Land Rover USA then it might be that you will receive an official letter from them telling about this recall.



Martin

 

[sven]

So now LR is finally doing this or what? This recall has been announced a year ago but the dealerships act dumb when you ask them about it

 

[ROVERfixer]

Sven, What makes you think your local dealer is acting?!

 

[sven]

I remember reading about the recall like about a year ago, but everyone was saying that the dealers werent doing anything about it. So when I saw this post, it made me wonder if it finally is being dealt with. So I guess its is now?

 

[Ajax]

I think it is a yes on that answer.

 

[lionvt]

Recall info

Here is the info from the NHTSA site (notification is supposed to start in March):

Make : LAND ROVER Model : DISCOVERY I Year : 1995
Manufacturer : LAND ROVER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V203000 Recall Date : APR 05, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 45267
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Notes:
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B156. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

[Qudoba]

I was called this week

I was called this week by the dealer in colorado springs. They will be replacing my fuel tank putting 20 dollars in gass and giving me a demo car.