Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V207000 Reported May 5, 2004

Land rover/child lock door system

Land Rover · Latches/locks/linkages · 3,194 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V207000
Manufacturer Campaign
B163
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
3,194
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 5, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the child door lock on the left hand rear door can become disengaged.

Safety Consequence

This could lead to a child being able to open a rear door while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left hand rear latch. the recall began december 4, 2004. 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 04V207000 or campaign B163.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Land Rover or involving Latches/locks/linkages.

FAQ: Recall 04V207000

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

What is recall 04V207000?

NHTSA recall 04V207000 was issued by Land Rover on May 5, 2004. It addresses: Land rover/child lock door system. The recall affects approximately 3,194 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V207000 or the manufacturer campaign number B163. 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.