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Has anyone had their detachable towbar fail?
Hi chaps. I've been reading on the inter web and I've seen on a couple of sites people are saying the detachable D4 tow bars can snap/warp back panel and even drop out.
Has this happened to anyone?
27th Dec 2014 8:49 am
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It's been discussed several times as this search reveals
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27th Dec 2014 5:59 pm
AJC
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Thank you. I tried searching my browsing but didn't see anything.
27th Dec 2014 7:53 pm
Westermant
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Yeah that's why I use a fixed tow bar, I don't really like the look of it but looks solid
27th Dec 2014 8:42 pm
derryfrombury
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detachable tow bar
Did I not red somewhere that JLR were doing a recall on this item.
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27th Dec 2014 8:47 pm
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Re: detachable tow bar
derryfrombury wrote:
Did I not red somewhere that JLR were doing a recall on this item.
Thanks Derry
No you take it in they say it's worn out and charge u for a new one. Same as the parts that wore out at 60k. Front diff, turbo actuator, most of the suspension bushes,compressor and key that could not be programmed without a new box under the dash, various bits of hand brake, bonnet switch for alarm, various door locks. Would I buy another yes if I was insane.D4
5th Jan 2015 10:37 am
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I understand that it is free of charge.
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In no way did west over nr Salisbury offer this when pressed. Really poor in my opinion . After 9 discoveries over 20 years there won't be anymore.D4
5th Jan 2015 12:48 pm
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I guess you had this done before the latest campaign? Perhaps Pete from LRCS could help negotiate some goodwill given the recent turn of events?Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Too late for me but thanks for the info good to know they are doing something. I lost faith in the land rover tow bars and fitted a proper one. The only thing on the truck that's made with quality and durability D4
5th Jan 2015 3:27 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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If you leave it in for a long time then the last thing it will do is drop out. In fact I had to sell my D3 with mine in place as it was stuck.2014MY Discovery
5th Jan 2015 3:29 pm
gensetsteve
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Stick a 3.5 tonne trailer behind it believe me it will soon work loose D4
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