Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2008/024: Sunroof May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Low

How serious

7 Apr 2008

Launched

11,169

vehicles in the UK

P009

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 1 November 2006 and 12 January 2008. Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. In certain circumstances the glass panel can become detached.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SUNROOF MAY DETACH Defect: Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. In certain circumstances the glass panel can become detached. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails.

Are You Affected?

Freelander built between 1 November 2006 and 12 January 2008 may be included. Land Rover estimates 11,169 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
2. Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code P009 or the DVSA reference R/2008/024. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2006/226 on 19 Mar 2007, for possibility of fuel leakage. The one launched after it was R/2008/125 on 2 Oct 2008, for booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2008.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2008/024, launched 7 April 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.