Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V203000 Reported April 12, 2004

Land rover/fuel tanks

Land Rover · Fuel System, Gasoline · 45,267 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V203000
Manufacturer Campaign
B156
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
45,267
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.

Safety Consequence

Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. owner notification began march 15, 2005. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Land Rover dealer and reference recall ID 04V203000 or campaign B156.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V203000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V203000?

NHTSA recall 04V203000 was issued by Land Rover on April 12, 2004. It addresses: Land rover/fuel tanks. The recall affects approximately 45,267 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number B156. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.