Land Rover FREELANDER recall A278

Diagnostic connector concern. recall
Recall affects Land Rover FREELANDER
Reason for recall: When some scan tools are connected to the diagnostic connector on the vehicle they expect to see a vehicle ground on pin 5 of the diagnostic connector. Pin 5 of the diagnostic connector has no wire in place to supply a ground point. It is a legal requirement in NAS and for EOBD certified vehicles in the EU to have a vehicle ground in pin 5.
When was it announced?
Nov 5, 2002
What action are Land Rover taking?
Recall affected vehicles and fit a pin to position 5 on the diagnostic connector and splice to the existing earth point.
Does this affect your Freelander?

This issue affects FREELANDER, this particular recall is for the Freelander.

VIN Numbers
Not provided
Build Dates
Jul 7, 2000 - Mar 18, 2002