Land Rover has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Land Rover LR3. They are recalling certain after market Thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.

When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the users fingertips or hand. Thule will notify owners and provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 20th 2007. Owners can contact Thule at 1-800-848-5391.

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Land Rover is a British all-terrain vehicle and Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) manufacturer, based in Solihull, England. Originally the term Land Rover referred to one specific vehicle, a pioneering civilian all-terrain utility vehicle launched on April 30, 1948 at the Amsterdam Motor Show, but was later used as a brand for several distinct models, all four-wheel drive. Starting out as an internal division of Rover, Land Rover has designed and manufactured a range of four-wheel drive vehicles under a succession of owners, including British Leyland, British Aerospace and BMW. Today, the marque is part of the Premier Automotive Group, a division of the Ford Motor Company, and one of the longest lived SUV brands — the only brand which is older is the U.S. Jeep, originally trademarked by Willys-Overland Corporation.

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Product Brand: Land Rover
Product Category: Land Rover Range Rover
Product Type: 2006 Land Rover : Range Rover HSE Sport US$39,500.00 (QUICK SELL)
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by Dan Roth

The pic isn’t anything official from Solihull, but it is reportedly based on reality. The fine fellows at Jalopnik found this little Rangie, which looks to be about the same size as the VW Tiguan. We’re digging the exoskeleton look with bold Rover family cues like the large vents ahead of the doors. The three-door shape makes for an aggressive profile, though it creates some ingress and egress challenges on a small, tall vehicle. We’re guessing that it won’t be much of an issue for the targeted younger buyer. If you have a bum hip or are generally no longer very limber, you may want to try before you buy, that’s all we’re saying. Keep your eyes peeled for a concept soon to gauge public response to this coupey-looking light-duty ute. The go-ahead may come within the next couple of years, and the actual car would drop around 2013. We’re not sure that CUVs will be the hot thing six years on, but if response is big, perhaps plans will accelerate.

[Source: Autocar via Jalopnik]

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