TSB : Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft (08V635000)

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WARNING: This page is about the Range Rover HSE, which is a different variant/trim than selected. Publication date: 2008-12-03 Reference number: 08V635000 POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: DRIVESHAFT POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: DRIVESHAFT NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 08V635000 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION Model(s): 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Campaign No: 08V635000 Number of Affected Vehicles: 19168 Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2002 JAN Ending Date of Manufacture: 2005 FEB SYSTEM POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: DRIVESHAFT DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. CORRECTIVE ACTION DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.