NHTSA Recall 02V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V022000; Date: Jan. 22, 2002
This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Land Rover North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 55,505
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (abs) sensor can cause the abs electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate abs activation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new ecu. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Mar 6, 2002
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