recalls for the 75

Kandyman · 19th November 2006, 01:45

Whilst looking around the net i came across some info about recalls for the 75

was there only 2 recalls ?

Recalls
13/3/2000. 8,550 cars VIN RJ 001242 to RJ 127623 built between Feb '98 and Oct '99 recalled to correct crankshaft position sender fault which could cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven

11-07-2002: 12,592 75s from VIN RJ001242 to RJ133299 recalled because "vehicles operating in high corrosion areas may experience fracture of the front suspension road springs" which may lead to puncturing of the inner wall of a front tyre. Front springs to be replaced.

12 May 2004: 33523 75's from VIN: RJ133300********* to RJ247257*********
Description: Possible damage and deflation of tyre due to road spring
Defect: There is a possibility that if a front road spring failed at the lower end, it could contact and damage the tyre.
Action: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional lower road spring retention fixture which will protect the tyre in the event of a spring failure.

GreyGhost · 19th November 2006, 01:55

The road spring one is well documented (even I know about it)

but I recall some people on the dark side having the problem and not knowing there had been a recall.

Mike · 19th November 2006, 01:56

Yup, only those two afaik. Compares well with much of the junk put out by other manufacturers

GreyGhost · 19th November 2006, 02:01

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Originally Posted by Mike

Yup, only those two afaik. Compares well with much of the junk put out by other manufacturers

Beats the hell out of the recent Merc recalls, They are much more reliable and better built than our cars though.

Where's my little green man when I need him, can't be bothered to write out the link, again. I'm just going to type "Green man" in future

Kandyman · 19th November 2006, 02:08

Found one more,

July 2002 Tow Bar recall

Cars built from approximately November to December 2001 may have been fitted with aftermarket (i.e. non-Rover badged) tow bars which do not incorporate sufficient mounting points to the vehicle body. Owners of affected vehicles should have been contacted directly by MG Rover, and asked to take the car to their nearest dealer for examination .MG Rover-branded tow bars are not affected by this recall.

Mike · 19th November 2006, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

Found one more,

July 2002 Tow Bar recall

Cars built from approximately November to December 2001 may have been fitted with aftermarket (i.e. non-Rover badged) tow bars which do not incorporate sufficient mounting points to the vehicle body. Owners of affected vehicles should have been contacted directly by MG Rover, and asked to take the car to their nearest dealer for examination .MG Rover-branded tow bars are not affected by this recall.

Sounds more like a good marketing ploy - mind you they are right. Some cowboy outfits attached after market bars in ways that meant they just fell offf.

Less a recall, more a warning about cowboys

Anyway how would MGR know that someone had had an aftermarket tow fitted? Strange indeed. Out of interest where did you find it Andy?

Mike

ps tvm for the smilie

Kandyman · 19th November 2006, 02:19

Dont ask me what i was doing on the website

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/NR/rdon...alHelpNews.pdf

Mike · 19th November 2006, 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

Dont ask me what i was doing on the website

Don't worry I won't!

GreyGhost · 19th November 2006, 02:47

Must be a quiet night Mr K.
I have used the caravan club site on many occasions, useful info for camper van people. I was one for many years. Never had caravan though. Towing info is right on the spot as well.

davehockley · 19th November 2006, 07:41

Hi Mike,
I've just noticed your signature, Absolutely brilliant!

Regards, Dave

19th November 2006, 01:45	#1
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	recalls for the 75 Whilst looking around the net i came across some info about recalls for the 75 was there only 2 recalls ? Recalls 13/3/2000. 8,550 cars VIN RJ 001242 to RJ 127623 built between Feb '98 and Oct '99 recalled to correct crankshaft position sender fault which could cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven 11-07-2002: 12,592 75s from VIN RJ001242 to RJ133299 recalled because "vehicles operating in high corrosion areas may experience fracture of the front suspension road springs" which may lead to puncturing of the inner wall of a front tyre. Front springs to be replaced. 12 May 2004: 33523 75's from VIN: RJ133300******* to RJ247257******* Description: Possible damage and deflation of tyre due to road spring Defect: There is a possibility that if a front road spring failed at the lower end, it could contact and damage the tyre. Action: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional lower road spring retention fixture which will protect the tyre in the event of a spring failure. Last edited by Kandyman; 5th May 2007 at 10:17..

19th November 2006, 01:56	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Yup, only those two afaik. Compares well with much of the junk put out by other manufacturers __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th November 2006, 01:55	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	The road spring one is well documented (even I know about it) but I recall some people on the dark side having the problem and not knowing there had been a recall.

19th November 2006, 02:08	#5
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Found one more, July 2002 Tow Bar recall Cars built from approximately November to December 2001 may have been fitted with aftermarket (i.e. non-Rover badged) tow bars which do not incorporate sufficient mounting points to the vehicle body. Owners of affected vehicles should have been contacted directly by MG Rover, and asked to take the car to their nearest dealer for examination .MG Rover-branded tow bars are not affected by this recall.

19th November 2006, 02:19	#7
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Dont ask me what i was doing on the website http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/NR/rdon...alHelpNews.pdf

19th November 2006, 02:47	#9
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Must be a quiet night Mr K. I have used the caravan club site on many occasions, useful info for camper van people. I was one for many years. Never had caravan though. Towing info is right on the spot as well.

19th November 2006, 07:41	#10
davehockley Avid contributor MG ZT 180SE Sport Auto 2.5V6 Facelift (Commission No - 23916) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clacton on Sea, Essex Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Mike, I've just noticed your signature, Absolutely brilliant! Regards, Dave