1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II Recall 45939 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V005000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	B148
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Discovery ii
Year:	1999
Component:	Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufacturers Involved:	Land rover
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	05/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	12/01/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	100174
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/02/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	01/06/2004
Date Added To File:	01/14/2004
Regulation Part #:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #:	105/135
Defect Summary:	Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers.
Consequence Summary:	This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will strengthen the abs modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Further Notes:	Land rover recall no. b148.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 Land rover Discovery ii Service brakes, air:antilock Recall