J88NER
11th Oct 2009, 08:50
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Two recalls that effect brakes and fuel pump.
The info below is direct from Land Rover UK.
There is no need to wait for the official paperwork from LR
Not all vehicles are effected some make require both one or none of the recalls
Check the VIN no in the windscreen.
RECALL ACTION
Recall Action
Number: P017
Publication No.: P017
Model: Discovery 3/LR3
Model Year: 2006-2009
VIN Range: LA367110 – LA513325
Model: Range Rover Sport
Model Year: 2006-2009
VIN Range:
LS929086 – LS999999
LS100000 – LS215618
Subject:
Brake Vacuum
Assistance System
Date of Issue: 22nd September 2009
To: All UK Dealer/Authorized Repairers
For the Attention of: The Managing Director
Copies To: The Service/Aftersales Director/Manager
The Parts Director/Manager
Related Information: Specific vehicles in the VIN ranges LA412125 – LA487033, LS100008 –
LS181999, LS980310 - LS999998 are eligible for Recall P008 which
must be carried out at the same time as this Recall.
LRRE – P017 Page 1 of 14
RE: Brake Vacuum Assistance System
Dear Colleagues
A concern has been identified on the above vehicles where oil is collecting in the brake booster
causing a progressive loss of brake assistance, resulting in hard brake pedal and increased
stopping distances for the same pedal effort. Engine oil in the brake master cylinder will lead to a
loss of one or both of the foundation brake system hydraulic brake circuits and therefore
increased brake pedal travel, increased stopping distances and, in the event of both primary and
secondary brake master cylinder seal failure, a total loss of service brakes.
Temporary sticking of the non-return valve leads to a temporary loss of vacuum assistance on
the braking system. The hydraulic braking system itself remains fully functional. Once the valve
has unstuck the booster vacuum is immediately restored, full braking assistance is available, and
the brakes perform normally for the remainder of that drive cycle.
Action to be taken
Land Rover has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles and you will be required to replace
the brake booster vacuum pipe and check for oil in the brake booster. Where oil is detected in
the brake booster, the brake booster and if necessary master cylinder will be replaced. For the
workshop procedure see Appendix 1.
Land Rover will be writing to customers with vehicles affected by this Recall requesting them to
contact their preferred Authorized Dealer as soon as possible to arrange for the rework action to
be carried out at the earliest opportunity. A copy of the customer letter is attached as Appendix
2.
Dealers are reminded that they should not sell vehicles identified as affected by a
safety recall until such time as the safety recall has been successfully completed on
affected vehicles.
Please check DDW to ensure that the vehicle is affected by this Recall Action prior to
undertaking any rework action. DDW will be updated to reflect only those vehicles
affected.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
RECALL ACTION
Recall Action
Number: P008
Publication No.: P008
Model Year: 2007 - 2008
Model: Discovery 3 TDV6 EU4 Vehicles
VIN Range: LA412125 – LA487033
Model Year: 2007 – 2008
Model: Range Rover Sport TDV6 EU4
Vehicles
VIN Range: LS100008 – LS999998
Subject:
High Pressure Fuel
Pump – Front Bearing
Failure
Date of Issue: 22nd September 2009
To: All UK Authorized Repairers
For the Attention of: The Managing Director
Copies To: The Service/Aftersales Director/Manager
The Parts Director/Manager
Related Information: This Recall must be carried out in conjunction with Recall P017.
LRRE – P008 Page 1 of 9
RE: High Pressure Fuel Pump – Front Bearing Failure
Dear Colleagues
Land Rover has identified a concern with the high pressure fuel pump fitted to a specific number
of 2007-2008MY Discovery 3 and 2007-2008MY Range Rover Sport vehicles with the EU4 TDV6
engine.
The high pressure fuel pump may fail due to poor lubrication of the fuel pump front bearing. Fuel
is used as the lubricant and the lubrication flow is inadequate at low engine speeds. This leads to
localized bearing overheat followed by rapidly accelerating wear of the polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) coating on the sintered bronze bearing matrix. With the loss of the PTFE from the bearing
structure the remaining bronze material is subjected to increased friction and subsequently
suffers mechanical overload failure.
Initially the driver may experience an unusual engine noise from the engine compartment. On
dealer inspection it is possible that there will be signs of fuel leakage. Fuel may leak via the fuel
pump front seal onto the rear of the engine or onto the ground under the vehicle. Fuel leakage
may also manifest itself in terms of vehicle performance as reduced engine power and other low
fuel pressure related drivability concerns; this will normally be accompanied by a Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) being displayed. The driver may also experience a diesel fuel odor. In
extreme cases, it is possible that the vehicle may catch fire.
Action to be taken
Land Rover has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles to replace the high pressure fuel
pump with one of a new design that addresses the lack of fuel lubrication flow to the front
bearing. The workshop procedure is attached as Appendix 1.
Please ensure that you check DDW to ensure that the vehicle is affected by this Recall
Action prior to undertaking any rework action. DDW will be updated to reflect only
those vehicles affected.
Land Rover will be writing to customers with vehicles affected by this recall requesting them to
contact their nearest Dealer as soon as possible to arrange for the high pressure fuel pump to be
renewed at the earliest opportunity. A copy of the customer letter is attached as Appendix 2.
Two recalls that effect brakes and fuel pump.
The info below is direct from Land Rover UK.
There is no need to wait for the official paperwork from LR
Not all vehicles are effected some make require both one or none of the recalls
Check the VIN no in the windscreen.
RECALL ACTION
Recall Action
Number: P017
Publication No.: P017
Model: Discovery 3/LR3
Model Year: 2006-2009
VIN Range: LA367110 – LA513325
Model: Range Rover Sport
Model Year: 2006-2009
VIN Range:
LS929086 – LS999999
LS100000 – LS215618
Subject:
Brake Vacuum
Assistance System
Date of Issue: 22nd September 2009
To: All UK Dealer/Authorized Repairers
For the Attention of: The Managing Director
Copies To: The Service/Aftersales Director/Manager
The Parts Director/Manager
Related Information: Specific vehicles in the VIN ranges LA412125 – LA487033, LS100008 –
LS181999, LS980310 - LS999998 are eligible for Recall P008 which
must be carried out at the same time as this Recall.
LRRE – P017 Page 1 of 14
RE: Brake Vacuum Assistance System
Dear Colleagues
A concern has been identified on the above vehicles where oil is collecting in the brake booster
causing a progressive loss of brake assistance, resulting in hard brake pedal and increased
stopping distances for the same pedal effort. Engine oil in the brake master cylinder will lead to a
loss of one or both of the foundation brake system hydraulic brake circuits and therefore
increased brake pedal travel, increased stopping distances and, in the event of both primary and
secondary brake master cylinder seal failure, a total loss of service brakes.
Temporary sticking of the non-return valve leads to a temporary loss of vacuum assistance on
the braking system. The hydraulic braking system itself remains fully functional. Once the valve
has unstuck the booster vacuum is immediately restored, full braking assistance is available, and
the brakes perform normally for the remainder of that drive cycle.
Action to be taken
Land Rover has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles and you will be required to replace
the brake booster vacuum pipe and check for oil in the brake booster. Where oil is detected in
the brake booster, the brake booster and if necessary master cylinder will be replaced. For the
workshop procedure see Appendix 1.
Land Rover will be writing to customers with vehicles affected by this Recall requesting them to
contact their preferred Authorized Dealer as soon as possible to arrange for the rework action to
be carried out at the earliest opportunity. A copy of the customer letter is attached as Appendix
2.
Dealers are reminded that they should not sell vehicles identified as affected by a
safety recall until such time as the safety recall has been successfully completed on
affected vehicles.
Please check DDW to ensure that the vehicle is affected by this Recall Action prior to
undertaking any rework action. DDW will be updated to reflect only those vehicles
affected.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
RECALL ACTION
Recall Action
Number: P008
Publication No.: P008
Model Year: 2007 - 2008
Model: Discovery 3 TDV6 EU4 Vehicles
VIN Range: LA412125 – LA487033
Model Year: 2007 – 2008
Model: Range Rover Sport TDV6 EU4
Vehicles
VIN Range: LS100008 – LS999998
Subject:
High Pressure Fuel
Pump – Front Bearing
Failure
Date of Issue: 22nd September 2009
To: All UK Authorized Repairers
For the Attention of: The Managing Director
Copies To: The Service/Aftersales Director/Manager
The Parts Director/Manager
Related Information: This Recall must be carried out in conjunction with Recall P017.
LRRE – P008 Page 1 of 9
RE: High Pressure Fuel Pump – Front Bearing Failure
Dear Colleagues
Land Rover has identified a concern with the high pressure fuel pump fitted to a specific number
of 2007-2008MY Discovery 3 and 2007-2008MY Range Rover Sport vehicles with the EU4 TDV6
engine.
The high pressure fuel pump may fail due to poor lubrication of the fuel pump front bearing. Fuel
is used as the lubricant and the lubrication flow is inadequate at low engine speeds. This leads to
localized bearing overheat followed by rapidly accelerating wear of the polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) coating on the sintered bronze bearing matrix. With the loss of the PTFE from the bearing
structure the remaining bronze material is subjected to increased friction and subsequently
suffers mechanical overload failure.
Initially the driver may experience an unusual engine noise from the engine compartment. On
dealer inspection it is possible that there will be signs of fuel leakage. Fuel may leak via the fuel
pump front seal onto the rear of the engine or onto the ground under the vehicle. Fuel leakage
may also manifest itself in terms of vehicle performance as reduced engine power and other low
fuel pressure related drivability concerns; this will normally be accompanied by a Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) being displayed. The driver may also experience a diesel fuel odor. In
extreme cases, it is possible that the vehicle may catch fire.
Action to be taken
Land Rover has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles to replace the high pressure fuel
pump with one of a new design that addresses the lack of fuel lubrication flow to the front
bearing. The workshop procedure is attached as Appendix 1.
Please ensure that you check DDW to ensure that the vehicle is affected by this Recall
Action prior to undertaking any rework action. DDW will be updated to reflect only
those vehicles affected.
Land Rover will be writing to customers with vehicles affected by this recall requesting them to
contact their nearest Dealer as soon as possible to arrange for the high pressure fuel pump to be
renewed at the earliest opportunity. A copy of the customer letter is attached as Appendix 2.