We have classified the 2 complaints from 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
Plastic on dash instrument panel is crack on the lines where the airbags are located.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 range rover sport. the contact stated that she noticed a fracture in the dash board which was compromising the air bag deployment. no warning lights were illuminated prior to or after the failure. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that the failure could potentially be a defective part. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable.
2006 ranger rover sport- major collision air bag for driver did not deploy, owner had car serviced at dealer a few days prior because of complaints about electrical flickering on dash lights, not advised of recall that may be problem. serious head injury to driver. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 land rover range rover sport. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the entire front end was damaged and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. the mechanic stated that the air bags did not deploy due to the angle of the crash. the current and failure mileages were 28,000. updated 03/06/08. *lj