I live in Montreal, Canada
I received my first recall letters in English (dated January, 2005) and French version (dated February, 2005) both on March 7, 2005
You all have to understand that it takes a full month to do translation in this Province
Anyhow, The first letter Re: Recall Action B156 - 1993 - 1995 Model Range Rover Classic and 1995 - 1997 Model Year Discovery Series I Vehicles Fuel Tank Cracking. "Cracks can develop at certain plastic "weld" joints on top portion of the fuel tank which can cause a noticeable odor of fuel. The cracking can continue to grow and result in signs of liquid fuel on the underside of the vehicle, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Liquid fuel, in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire"
I looked under and over where the "weld" is and saw no crack. When refueling, I looked again, no sign, no smell and I did not try to ignition since they were no sign of source. Price of gas here, was yesterday 1.02 $ per liter for Super unleaded, so you do not overfill
I filed the letters and continue using my Disco 95. I have then received a second set of letters both dated march 2005 (French & English) on April 21, 2005 (They have improved in translation time, Bravo.)
The second set of letters was in fact a follow-up to tell me that estimated time will be two hours to install a new fuel tank, and that a new fuel tank for my Landy was in stock at near by dealer. Since I take my Disco regularly to a friendly garage and Land Rover owner (not a dealer) I ask the mechanic to look closely at it. No crack, no hair line no distortion, no swelling.
Result, if it's not broken do not fix it.
One of the good reason why I keep reading this forum.
Ask, ask, ask before any action !!
I feel sorry for you, but dealers will remain dealers. Could you trust anyone this days, especially dealer's employees.
Keep us posted.
