LAND ROVER DEFENDER ( 01/09/1998 – 30/06/1999) DEFECT: As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts.
| Recall Launch Date | 05/06/2000 |
| Recall No. | R/2000/038 |
| Models Affected | Discovery and Defender Td5 Diesel |
| Manufacturer Ref | 211 |
| VIN Start | XA200000 to XA244647 (Discovery) |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/09/1998 |
| Build end | 30/06/1999 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 12965 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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