Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 05V300000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

LAND ROVER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,941 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Land Rover Freelander.

1,941
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2005
owners notified (September 8)
NHTSA campaign05V300000
Manufacturer campaignB011
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH
Report receivedJune 28, 2005
Owner notificationSeptember 8, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.

Safety risk

The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The recall began on september 8, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Notes

Land rover recall no.b011.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V300000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Freelander2002, 2003, 2004, 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.