Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2004/165: Incorrect Nut Installed Into Rear Subframe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Jan 2005
- Launched
- 129
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/165
- DVSA reference
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 12 August 2003 and 29 August 2003. Weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT NUT INSTALLED INTO REAR SUBFRAME Defect: M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to instability of the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 12 August 2003 and 29 August 2003 may be included. Land Rover estimates 129 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/2004/165. 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/2004/193 on 7 Dec 2004, for yaw rate sensor may suffer internal delamination. The one launched after it was R/2005/008 on 7 Mar 2005, for tv screen may not switch off whilst the vehicle is in motion. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/165, launched 12 January 2005. 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.