Engineering Analysis · Closed

UNDERHOOD FIRES

Action number

EA97028

Opened

Dec 30, 1997

Closed

Jul 2, 1998

Outcome

Recall 98V149000

Manufacturer: Land Rover

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V149000.

Campaign 98V149000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Alleged owners report that flames erupt underhood, while the vehicle is being driven

Vehicles under investigation

1995 Land Rover Range Rover 1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.