NHTSA Campaign 02V028000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Jan 23, 2002 · 64,925 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY II | 1999 | 64,925 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY II | 2000 | 64,925 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY II | 2001 | 64,925 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY II | 2002 | 64,925 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.