Electric booster heater in passenger car
| Alert Number | 1230/08 |
| Brand | LAND ROVER |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | model Freelander 2 Diesel (programme number P011) |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because condensation from the air conditioning evaporator mounted in the air conditioning unit can come into contact with the control circuit for the additional electric booster heater; resulting in a short circuit. This would normally cause draining of the battery which will eventually go flat, leading to a non-start situation. Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which, in extreme circumstances, may develop into a fire inside the vehicle. All of these symptoms can occur either when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall is specific to 2007 to 2009MY Freelander 2 Diesel vehicles fitted with an electric booster heater. VINs from H000100 to H111695.