NHTSA Recall 00V423000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V423000; Date: Dec. 27, 2000
This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Land Rover North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 4, 2001. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 2001
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