NHTSA Recall 02V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V028000; Date: Jan. 23, 2002
Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2002 Land Rover Discovery Ii
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Land Rover North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 64,925
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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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