Land Rover Freelander Recall R/1998/080: Possible Failure Of Rear Suspension Locating Links, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 6 Nov 1998
- Launched
- 10,477
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/080
- DVSA reference
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 1 June 1997 and 1 June 1998. Land Rover have identified a weld integrity concern associated with the rear suspension links on Freelander models. The dealer will replace the rear suspension links with quality assured units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Land Rover have identified a weld integrity concern associated with the rear suspension links on Freelander models. Should the weld fracture the stability of the rear hub assembly could be impaired. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from a straight line under normal driving conditions. To protect the long term integrity of these components Land Rover are implementing recall action on all Freelander models within the affected VIN range.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION LOCATING LINKS Defect: Land Rover have identified a weld integrity concern associated with the rear suspension links on Freelander models. Should the weld fracture the stability of the rear hub assembly could be impaired. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from a straight line under normal driving conditions. To protect the long term integrity of these components Land Rover are implementing recall action on all Freelander models within the affected VIN range. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the rear suspension links with quality assured units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to deviate from a straight line under normal driving conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear suspension links with quality assured units.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 1 June 1997 and 1 June 1998 may be included. Land Rover estimates 10,477 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/080. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreelanderFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/186 | |
| Freelander, Range RoverFire may occur | Urgent | R/2013/091 | |
| FreelanderFire may occur | Urgent | R/2008/187 | |
| FreelanderBooster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire | Urgent | R/2008/125 | |
| FreelanderSunroof may detach | Low | R/2008/024 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/1998/003 on 20 Mar 1998, for involuntary operation of air bag. The one launched after it was R/1999/068 on 24 Sep 1999, for anti-lock braking system relay contacts sticking. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/080, launched 6 November 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.