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2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport

1 recall Risk Grade: A

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #07E047000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
What Happened
The Thule bike rack on your vehicle has a small, sharp pin that can cause serious injuries if not fixed. This pin is located between the bike arm and the upright of the rack.
Risk if Unfixed
If you move the bike arm to its folded position, the pin can pinch your fingers or hand, potentially causing a severe laceration or even amputation.
Free Fix
Thule will send you a repair kit and instructions to fix the rack, and you should install it for free. You can contact Thule at 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) to get the repair kit.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport?

The 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport have?

The 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

Is the 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT recall for the 2008 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #07E047000)

The Thule bike rack on your vehicle has a small, sharp pin that can cause serious injuries if not fixed. This pin is located between the bike arm and the upright of the rack. If you move the bike arm to its folded position, the pin can pinch your fingers or hand, potentially causing a severe laceration or even amputation. Thule will send you a repair kit and instructions to fix the rack, and you should install it for free. You can contact Thule at 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) to get the repair kit.