Land Rover · Canada · Crit
Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery Series I: Fuel System
Affects Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery Series I · 1993–1997 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, stress cracks can be initiated in the plastic fuel tank at the vent valve welding ring, the breather pipe weld or at the filler pipe stub. Owners may notice a fuel smell emanating from their vehicle. If these cracks continue to propagate, fuel leakage could result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will replace the fuel tank with one of an improved design.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational