1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II Recall 45944 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V036000
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Discovery ii
Year:	1999
Component:	Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufacturers Involved:	Land rover north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing:	12/31/1999
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	2838
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/29/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/11/2000
Date Added To File:	02/14/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). the high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Consequence Summary:	This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. a low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). in extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began february 29, 2000.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 1-800-637-6837.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 Engine and engine cooling:engine Recall