Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 105, “Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems,” And No. 135, “Passenger Car Brake Systems.” The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Modulator Valve Cover Retaining Bolts Can Crack Due To Stresses Transmitted By The Flexing Valve Covers.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY II
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
04V005000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
This Can Produce An Unexpected Increase In Stopping Distance, With The Potential For Total Loss Of Service Braking FunCTIon, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Strengthen The Abs Modulator Assembly Valve Covers And Replace The Retaining Bolts. Owner Notification Is Exepcted To Begin During May 2004. Owners Should Contact Land Rover At 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Land Rover
Start Of Manufacture
19980501
End Of Manufacture
20031201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100174
Date Owners Notified
20040602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
20040106
Make Campaign Number
B148
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105