Vehicle recall R/2004/165

Land Rover Freelander recall: Incorrect nut installed into rear subframe

DVSA recall R/2004/165 names the Land Rover Freelander. It was launched 12 January 2005. It covers vehicles built 12 August 2003 to 29 August 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/165
Launched: 12 January 2005
Issued by: LAND ROVER
Vehicles: 129 across the lines below

What can go wrong

M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Land Rover Freelander	12 August 2003 to 29 August 2003	129

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2004/184 Incorrect manufacturer of the passenger airbag 4 November 2004, Land Rover Freelander
R/2004/076 Possibility of the left hand child lock disengaging 11 August 2004, Land Rover Freelander
R/2005/083 Left hand rear door child safety lock lever may fail 7 September 2005, Land Rover Freelander
R/2002/041 Diagnostic connector concern. 5 November 2002, Land Rover Freelander
R/2001/017 Insecurity of front seat backrest. 22 October 2001, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Freelander
R/2008/024 Sunroof may detach 7 April 2008, Land Rover Freelander

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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