NHTSA Recall 04V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V005000; Date: Jan. 6, 2004
This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2002 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2003 Land Rover Discovery Ii; 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 100,174
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems. " the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will strengthen the abs modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. B148. Customers can 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: Jun 2, 2004
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