Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY II
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V028000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Breakage Of The Cable Strands Can Result In The Throttle Being Stuck In The Open Position, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Land Rover North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
20020131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
64925
Date Owners Notified
20020306
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
20020123