Passenger car
Passenger car was recalled on 27 July 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0455/06. Injuries risk reported by Spain. The gearbox may fail to lock when the gearshift lever is put into the parking position “P”, which could lead to the vehicle moving if the handbrake is not activated.
| Alert Number | 0455/06 |
| Brand | Land Rover |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | DISCOVERY 3, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT |
| Published | 27 July 2006 |
Risk Description
The gearbox may fail to lock when the gearshift lever is put into the parking position “P”, which could lead to the vehicle moving if the handbrake is not activated.In the case of the Discovery 3, in addition to this defect, the vehicle is equipped with xenon headlights without the system of automatic dynamic height control that is required by law.The rolling away of the vehicle when in the parking position may lead to collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians and cause traffic accidents. The lack of automatic dynamic height control for the xenon headlights of the Discovery 3 could reduce visibility for the driver or blind other vehicles, thereby increasing the risk of accidents.
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
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.