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Land Rover Freelander 1997–2005technical service bulletin

Bulletin 440205 · NHTSA communication 10016664 · issued Mar 7, 2005

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
1997–2005
model years
9
vehicle entries

Official summary

Correct identification of transmission fluid check plug. The similarity of the freelander automatic transmission level inspection plug to surrounding fasteners can lead to loosening of the incorrect bolt with damaging consequences. *sc

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.