2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recall 55563 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V133000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	D117/B150
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Discovery
Year:	2003
Component:	Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufacturers Involved:	Land rover north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	01/24/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	03/26/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	3291
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/23/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	04/14/2003
Date Added To File:	04/22/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain sport utility vehicles, the throttle can stick intermittently during its operation. the exact point of sticking is not predictable and can result in a higher engine speed than expected.
Consequence Summary:	In the case where a throttle fails to return to idle, particularly after a high degree of engine throttle application, the driver will experience difficulty in bringing the vehicle to rest, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the throttle body. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Further Notes:	Land rover recall no. d117/b150.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Land rover Discovery Vehicle speed control:cables Recall