Recall - Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Fracture: Overview
No.: P045Issue: 1
Date: 22 July 2008
SECTION: 501
RECALL: Rotary Coupler Wiring Fracture
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
Land Rover is initiating a voluntary safety recall on the vehicles in the affected VIN ranges. It is possible that the wires that connect the driver's airbag module to the rotary coupler on LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles could fracture. This may lead to an open circuit and the Supplemental Restraints System (SRS) warning light being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
The wiring that connects the rotary coupler to the driver's air bag module may fracture as a result of relative motion between the rotary coupler and the steering wheel hub. This relative motion may be caused by factors such as internal friction within the rotary coupler assembly and friction caused by contact of the steering column cowl against the rotary coupler. Rotary coupler internal friction is caused by distortion of the steering column switch mounting platform as a consequence of misalignment of a location point on the steering column assembly.
Action:
Under the provisions of this Recall action, a modification to the steering column switchgear will be made. For certain VINs, if upon inspection of the rotary coupler the part number is determined to be YRC500060, a new rubber sleeve will be installed.
PARTS
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any special tools (if necessary).
WARRANTY
CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS