Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2008/125: Booster Heater -Possibility That Vehicle May Catch Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 28,871
- vehicles in the UK
- p011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 1 February 2007 and 23 May 2008. The controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE Defect: It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended. Remedy: Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 1 February 2007 and 23 May 2008 may be included. Land Rover estimates 28,871 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.
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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 p011 or the DVSA reference R/2008/125. 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 | |
| FreelanderSunroof may detach | Low | R/2008/024 | |
| FreelanderLeft hand rear door child safety lock lever may fail | Book soon | R/2005/083 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2008/024 on 7 Apr 2008, for sunroof may detach. The one launched after it was R/2008/187 on 23 Dec 2008, for fire may occur. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/125, launched 2 October 2008. 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.