Land Rover: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Land Rover in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LAND ROVER/DOOR SYSTEM

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.

NHTSA ID: 96V247000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 20,889

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 20, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LAND ROVER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:OTHER PART

THE "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LABEL" WARNING WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE BATTERIES IN THESE VEHICLES.

NHTSA ID: 96V108000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 4,254

Consequence Summary:

PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THESE BATTERIES ARE HANDLED INCORRECTLY.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A BATTERY WARNING LABEL WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SUCH LABELS AND A LETTER INFORMING THEM THAT THEY CAN ALSO BRING THE VEHICLE TO ANY DEALER AND HAVE THE LABEL INSTALLED FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 11, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LAND ROVER/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM

THE REAR RADIUS ARM, WHICH LOCATES THE REAR AXLE, CAN FAIL AT THE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM CHASSIS EYE END.

NHTSA ID: 96V050000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,505

Consequence Summary:

A BROKEN RADIUS ARM CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR RADIUS ARM ASSEMBLIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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