Headlamps misting internally

HEADLAMPS MISTING INTERNALLY

Model

Freelander Range Rover Discovery New Discovery

Affected vehicles

All vehicles RE-ISSUE INFORMATION: Originally issued for Freelander only - Range Rover, Discovery and New Discovery added and ACTION text amended. Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue.

Reference

Bulletin 0003, CDS ref L8350bu

Bulletin text

Freelander Range Rover Discovery New Discovery

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles

RE-ISSUE INFORMATION: Originally issued for Freelander only - Range Rover, Discovery and New Discovery added and ACTION text amended. Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue.

PROBLEM:

HEADLAMPS MISTING INTERNALLY Owner reports of mist or condensation on inner headlamp lens.

CAUSE:

The misting is generally caused by natural condensation and can be expected under certain atmospheric conditions.

NOTE:

If vehicle has been pressure washed, water may have been forced into headlamp vents.

ACTION:

All headlamps are of a ‘non-sealed’ design, hence any condensation build up should evaporate naturally during dry conditions, following a minimum of 1 hour dipped / main beam operation. If after above test, considerable water droplets still remain, particularly in one headlamp only, the lamp may need to be replaced. Assure owner that occasional misting is a normal condition and that no action should be necessary.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Not applicable

Bulletin N o : 0003 L8350bu 2 4.11.98