Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2004/184: Incorrect Manufacturer Of The Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 610
- vehicles in the UK
- 184
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 26 August 2004 and 1 October 2004. The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the defective component with a quality assured one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment. This could result in damage of the air bag that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT MANUFACTURER OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG Defect: The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment. This could result in damage of the air bag that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective component with a quality assured one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective component with a quality assured one.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 26 August 2004 and 1 October 2004 may be included. Land Rover estimates 610 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 campaign code 184 or the DVSA reference R/2004/184. 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/2004/093 on 11 Aug 2004, for possibility that the rear fuel line may chafe against harness. The one launched after it was R/2004/193 on 7 Dec 2004, for yaw rate sensor may suffer internal delamination. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/184, launched 4 November 2004. 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.