Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2008/187: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 28,924
- vehicles in the UK
- P014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 1 February 2007 and 23 May 2008. A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 1 February 2007 and 23 May 2008 may be included. Land Rover estimates 28,924 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 P014 or the DVSA reference R/2008/187. 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 | |
| FreelanderBooster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire | Urgent | R/2008/125 | |
| 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/2008/125 on 2 Oct 2008, for booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/069 on 5 Aug 2009, for full windscreen retention may not be achieved in the event of an air-bag deployment. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/187, launched 23 December 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.