Tail door latch failure

TAIL DOOR LATCH FAILURE

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All vehicles prior to VIN number 1A 330720

Reference

Bulletin 0075, CDS ref L8687bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles prior to VIN number 1A 330720

PROBLEM:

TAIL DOOR LATCH FAILURE The customer may not be able to open the tail door or complain of a seized / stiff door latch.

CAUSE:

Dust can enter the door latch causing the mechanism to seize.

ACTION:

Where a customer complaint of the above is confirmed, replace the tail door latch with the new improved latch, part number FQR000010. Refer to Workshop Manual, Doors, repair number 76.37.16 for repair procedure.

PARTS INFORMATION:

FQR000010 - Tail door latch

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 8V1F

Use S.R.O.: 76.37.16 Time allowance: 0.60 Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0075