Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
00V142001LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 05/01/1998 to 05/31/2000V (Vehicle)3691112/28/2000MFRLAND ROVER10/16/200010/19/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an improved idler pulley.
NotesOwner notification began december 28, 2000.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V142000LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 05/01/1998 to 04/30/2000V (Vehicle)712006/05/2000MFRLAND ROVER05/17/200005/22/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an improved idler pulley.
NotesOwner notification beganjune 5, 2000.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
SRE000102/25/2000614998On some vehicles, the high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace (active cornering enhancement) pump to the ace valve block may fracture at its union with the pump. this will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. depending on12/18/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/27/200105/01/2000
 While changing lanes on the highway, the top of the vehicle began to sway from side to side and caused the driver to lose control of the steering. the vehicle traveled away from the pavement, onto the right unimproved shoulder, and collided with a large tree. the vehicle immediately burst into flames and continued to burn until the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. most of the vehicle and all personal belongings were lost in the fire.*ak
SUSPENSION - REAR
05/26/2001102/01/2000
 This vehicle has caused us a lot of inconvenience. the recent accidents (within two weeks of each other) have also caused us to lose confidence in the vehicle, let along the financial losses. we are afraid of driving the vehicle. the manufacturer and the dealer refused to acknowledge the seriousness of the problem simply because there was no injury. twice the rear suspension failed to work, causing the rear side of the vehicle to sink dangerously low. i almost lost my life while driving at approximately 40 mph one sunday morning because the vehicle lost total control: steering wheel froze and the brake failed to work. one week after the vehicle was released from the dealer, the vehicle died in the middle of high way, causing major triffic jam.