Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, Contamination Of An Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Sensor Can Cause The Abs Electronic Control Unit (Ecu) To Incorrectly Interpret The Sensor Signal, Resulting In Inappropriate Abs Activation.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY II
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V022000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
This Can Lead To An Increase In Braking Distance That Is Unanticipated By The Driver.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Ecu. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Land Rover North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
20010731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55505
Date Owners Notified
20020306
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
20020122