1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II Recall 45940 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	02V028000
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Discovery ii
Year:	1999
Component:	Vehicle speed control
Manufacturers Involved:	Land rover north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/31/2002
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	64925
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/06/2002
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	01/23/2002
Date Added To File:	02/04/2002
Defect Summary:	On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
Consequence Summary:	Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. owner notification began march 6, 2002. 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 1-301-731-9040.
Further Notes:	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 Vehicle speed control Recall