NHTSA Recall 04V510000: Air bags
LAND ROVER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V510000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | B186 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | January 28, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the deflector panel contained in the passenger side air bag module may not have been built to specification.
Safety risk
Damage to the air bag may occur that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment, injuring the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers have replaced the passenger air bag modules in all the affected vehicles.
Notes
Land rover recall no. B186. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V510000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Freelander | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.