Nearly 20,000 Range Rovers recalled

Quote: " If you were fortunate enough to put a 2003-2005 Range Rover in your garage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is delivering some bad news. According to a just-released recall, a total of 19,168 Range Rover models may have misaligned front driveshafts. If left unchecked, the increased wear on the front splines may cause them to fail... possibly leading to an accident. While this recall isn't exactly explosive in nature, it is an item that should be inspected and/or replaced. As a result, Land Rover will begin contacting owners after January 6, 2009 to schedule appointments for the installation of an updated design, if needed. In the meantime, if your beloved Range Rover is severely vibrating, or making a nasty front-end noise, please go have it checked before something ill happens. "

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/05/n...vers-recalled/

 

Since an 03 is probably out of warranty will they (Rover) still pay to fix it?

 

Yes, since it is a recall they will pay for it.

 

Why make it sound so termatic, it is just a recall, not an unfortunate experience that Rover is aware of, will pay all the costs and in some cases give you a loaner to drive while your truck is in the shop.
If this is truely an unfortunate experience for you, you really need to get a life.

 

I assume that this will fix the issue of the front drive shafts locking up at hwy speeds. Sounds like a good thing to me should actually help resell values. No?

 

Disco Mike, I didn't sense any drama from anyone. Or you referring to my main post??? If that is the case, that was right from the article (link attached) and I copied it for the benefit of everyone. I could care less about itsince mine is an '07 but I try to keep the forum interesting!

 

Hi Yellow325ix and welcome to the forum! It most likely won't help resale value but it will hurt it if it is not done. New parts for free is always good though!

 

Drama??!!!! What are you talking about????!!!! This is a DISASTER!!!!

Lol, Couldn't resist.

Good to know about, thx luxury1 guess I'll be waiting for my recal notice.

Curiosity, I'm not the first owner of my Rover, should I wait a couple weeks and contact Rover about it myself or should I just wait for them to track me down?

 

Definitely be proactive and contactthem especially since you purchased through a private party. Recalls are the biggest reason you want these manufacturers to have your name.

 

By the way, recalls happen with every car manufacturer and it is definitely no big deal.