The problem
Land Rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range Rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the SRS warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The SRS warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the SRS system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
The risk
If the SRS warning light is ignored and a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to command deployment of the driver's air bag occurs, the air bag module May not deploy in the intended manner. The condition May result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag May not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
The fix
Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on July 30, 2008. Owners May contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-248 (08V248000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | P045 |
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Component | Steering › Column |
| Report date | June 4, 2008 |
| Owners notified | July 30, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 37,142 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-248 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 37,142 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.