Land Rover Freelander Recall R/2015/186: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2015
- Launched
- 429
- vehicles in the UK
- P073
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Freelander vehicles built between 19 May 2008 and 2 June 2008. The controller circuit for the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater fitted to affected vehicles may short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace PTC with latest design version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The controller circuit for the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater fitted to affected vehicles may short circuit. This normally results in flat battery but may also cause non starting Additionally the short circuit may cause a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The controller circuit for the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater fitted to affected vehicles may short circuit. This normally results in flat battery but may also cause non starting Additionally the short circuit may cause a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace PTC with latest design version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace PTC with latest design version.
Are You Affected?
Freelander built between 19 May 2008 and 2 June 2008 may be included. Land Rover estimates 429 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 P073 or the DVSA reference R/2015/186. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2015/119 on 4 Aug 2015, for vehicle door(s) may open when car is in motion. The one launched after it was R/2015/187 on 1 Nov 2015, for rear passenger seatbelt may fail in a collision. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/186, launched 7 October 2015. 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.