NHTSA Campaign 06V131000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Issued by LAND ROVER · Reported Apr 20, 2006 · 45,900 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DRIVELINE CONTROL TRANSFER BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH REVISED SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | LR3 | 2005 | 45,900 |
| LAND ROVER | LR3 | 2006 | 45,900 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER SPORT | 2006 | 45,900 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V131000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.