2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2008
Land Rover Range Rover Sport is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $58,225 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Engines: | 4.4L V8 |
| Transmissions: | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Four Wheel Drive |
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Recalls
JUL 03, 2007 | Recall ID#
72569
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT... More Details
JUL 03, 2007 |
RANGE ROVER SPORT
| Recall ID#
72569
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 03, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
RANGE ROVER SPORT |
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Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT...
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Consequence:
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
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Remedy:
THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).
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Notes:
THULE, INC.
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