LAND ROVER FREELANDER ( 07/07/2000 – 18/03/2002) DEFECT: When some scan tools are connected to the diagnostic connector on the vehicle they expect to see a vehicle ground on pin 5 of the diagnostic connector. Pin 5 of the diagnostic connector has no wire in place to supply a ground point. It is a legal requirement in NAS and for EOBD certified vehicles in the EU to have a vehicle ground in pin 5.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a pin to position 5 on the diagnostic connector and splice to the existing earth point.
| Recall Launch Date | 05/11/2002 |
| Recall No. | R/2002/041 |
| Models Affected | FREELANDER (Petrol version only) |
| Manufacturer Ref | A278 |
| VIN Start | 1A 576764 to 2A 397466 |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 07/07/2000 |
| Build end | 18/03/2002 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 22624 |
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