Rear bumper lamp cracking

REAR BUMPER LAMP CRACKING

Model

Discovery all Derivatives

Affected vehicles

081991 Onwards

Date

1995-01-25

Reference

25/01/95

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Rear Bumper Lamp Cracking

MODEL

Discovery all Derivatives

DETAIL

We have received a small number of reports concerning rear bumper lamp surrounds cracking, Investigations have shown that the material used for the rear lamp surround may crack under stress from the bumper bracket when tightened, An additional washer is now being fitted to resolve the issue.

If a rear lamp surround is found to be cracked, when replacing the unit, an additional washer should be fitted on the fixing stud between the bumper bracket and the rear of the lamp (see illustration).

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint of cracking to the rear lamp, replace the lamp and fit the additional washer.

PARTS INFORMATION

Washer WC 105001L

PROCEDURE

1) Remove the damaged lamp.

2) Fit washer WC 105001 onto the lamp stud before refitting through the rear bumper bracket.

3) Fit lamp to rear bumper.

4) Secure lamp using the correct fixings.

5) Connect wiring and test the operation of the lamp.

25/01/95

76/09/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ 081991 Onwards LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

7J3E

SRO

86.40.74/03 Tail,stop,flasher and reverse lamp assembly 00.25 hours.