Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY II
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V036000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Hydraulic Tubing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Land Rover North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2838
Date Owners Notified
20000229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
20000211