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simonpuma90



Member Since: 16 Nov 2008
Location: south wales
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
MY 15 reacall
Had a recall last week from LR regarding hub bolts on my 90 anyone had it done if so what bolts they talking about apparently they are failing and sheering off the hub Sad
Post #418071 21st Apr 2015 9:34pm
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camelman



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Location: Peak District
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have just booked mine in to get it done. The guy booking it in wasn't au fait with which bolts it was but it's a 5hr job so not a quick fix as it sounds like they have to strip all 4 hub assemblies and rebuild them with the new bolts. 
Post #418075 21st Apr 2015 10:03pm
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Blondie



Member Since: 31 May 2014
Location: London
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Does this recall apply to all MY15 defenders or only certain models. I have no been notified by my dealer yet.
Post #418143 22nd Apr 2015 11:17am
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ponamore



Member Since: 15 Nov 2009
Location: ludlow
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Tonga Green
I'll be calling my dealer to check.

Thanks for posting.
Post #418145 22nd Apr 2015 11:30am
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JOE_130



Member Since: 26 Nov 2014
Location: Chelmsford
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Java Black
Hi guys,

I had this done to my vehicle before the recall was released. The noise vibration and locking of the wheel is precisely the description I gave landrover assist so I have a feeling I may have contributed and shaken some engineers up at landrover!

If you've got a letter I personally would stop driving your vehicle immediately (see picture below of mine pre-fix!) I turned in to a corner had several enormous bangs and the front left wheel locked up...

I've got the letter at home, not sure if it had vin number x to y on it though? Didn't read past the point I realised mine had already been done.



Click image to enlarge


The damage you see to the disc was caused by the sheered hub bolts (I think I only had two left) being tumbled round against the hub. I ended up with work done on all four corners two new front discs and calipers and a completely new hub to replace the one in the picture! Excuse the red ring, that was me arguing with the dealership to replace the caliper as there was a clear witness mark from the disc hitting it.

Cheers, Joe
Post #418158 22nd Apr 2015 12:36pm
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JOE_130



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Java Black
I would also point out they had my vehicle for about four weeks, but they did have to wait for landrover engineers to come and inspect it because I wouldn't let them send it back to the plant. I shouldn't think it would take more than a couple of days now they know the issue and the fix.
Post #418159 22nd Apr 2015 12:44pm
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scotia



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
So does anyone know the VIN range affected?
Post #418172 22nd Apr 2015 1:35pm
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
this is appalling!, the fact that they can get so many things wrong with an existing design that has been around for so long with 110 front axles failing, front diffs failing and now hubs breaking up, and all these issues are potentially life threatening, LR should be ashamed of themselves. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #418179 22nd Apr 2015 2:16pm
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Sphere



Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Midlands
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
Did it give any warning before failing? I have just booked mine in today for mid May as I have a occasional grinding and squealing from the front breaks / hubs but was told there were no recalls on my motor
Post #418182 22nd Apr 2015 3:03pm
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JOE_130



Member Since: 26 Nov 2014
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Java Black
I didn't get any warning at all. All seemed fine until the moment it failed.

Unfortunately even though the design has stayed the same for years suppliers change all the time and with them come new issues
Post #418184 22nd Apr 2015 3:08pm
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Its more than likely its a bad batch of cheepo bolts from somewhere like Eastern Europe or China (no offence to any members there)

We have a nightmare at work with materials not being up to spec or thickness and the answer lies with the suppliers who just are not putting out the products they used to Sad Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #418188 22nd Apr 2015 3:29pm
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scotia



Member Since: 29 Oct 2014
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
scotia wrote:
So does anyone know the VIN range affected?


No replies so I will answer this one myself:

According to the AA

SALLDWBR8FA461900 to SALLDHMP7FA464300

October to December 2014

1173 vehicle affected

Fault: The fixing bolts for the front and rear hub assemblies are not to specification. The bolts could break and cause loud noise followed by severe vibration wheel lock possibly a bolt could puncture the brake disc or even if all the bolts are damaged the hub may become insecure to the axle. The aforementioned will cause instability and significantly increase the risk of collision.

Action: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the front and rear wheel hub fixings. If any damage has been caused by bolts failing the affected components will be replaced.
Post #418205 22nd Apr 2015 5:29pm
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Clemmo



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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Check your car here.......

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/se...nk&tx=

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
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Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
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Post #418209 22nd Apr 2015 5:46pm
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
That isn't quite the way the dealer explained it could possibly go wrong to me

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic35869.html

But at least no one was injured Joe 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #418232 22nd Apr 2015 7:23pm
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Mine a 100 or so before those Vins Rolling Eyes

Still not good Joe !!! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #418289 23rd Apr 2015 7:17am
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