Recall 05V300000: Door Latch Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Land Rover/Freelander 2002-2005

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V300000 RECALL DATE: June 21, 2005

COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2845

SUMMARY:
On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.

CONSEQUENCE:
The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

NOTES:
Land Rover recall No. B011. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.