LAND ROVER FREELANDER ( 01/02/2007 – 23/05/2008) DEFECT: It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended.
LAND ROVER FREELANDER – BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE
Remedy
Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.
| Recall Launch Date | 02/10/2008 |
| Recall No. | R/2008/125 |
| Models Affected | FREELANDER 2 DIESEL |
| Manufacturer Ref | p011 |
| VIN Start | SALFA27B47H000100 |
| VIN end | SALFA24C48H111695 |
| Build Start | 01/02/2007 |
| Build end | 23/05/2008 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 28871 |
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