Ride quality poor

RIDE QUALITY POOR

Model

Defender

Affected vehicles

998900 onwards

Date

1997-08-20

Reference

20/08/97

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Ride Quality Poor

MODEL

Defender

DETAIL

To improve ride quality new dampers were introduced at the above VIN.

The dampers contain revised specification oil which also improves durability.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint, replace any defective dampers with the appropriate dampers listed below in axle sets only .

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Application

STC 3766 Front 90”

STC 3767 Rear 90”

STC 3769 Front 110”

STC 3770 Rear 110” - Levelled

STC 3771 Rear 110” - Non Levelled

STC 3772 Rear 110” - Heavy Duty and Rear 130” - Standard Duty

PROCEDURE

Refer to the Workshop Manual sections 60/64.

20/08/97

60/05/97/EN 501

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ LD 998900 onwards

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and returns procedures apply.

COMP. CODE

5R1U Front 5R5U Rear

SRO

60.30.01 Dampers renew both sides 01.20 hours

64.30.01 Dampers renew both sides 00.55 hours