Recall 04V005000: 1999–2004 Land Rover Discovery II

Report received

Jan 6, 2004

Manufacturer

LAND ROVER

Potentially affected

100,174vehicles

Model years

1999–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Land Rover Discovery II36 complaints
• 2000 Land Rover Discovery II40 complaints
• 2001 Land Rover Discovery II31 complaints
• 2002 Land Rover Discovery II34 complaints
• 2003 Land Rover Discovery II63 complaints
• 2004 Land Rover Discovery II22 complaints