LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY II | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 1998-05-01 - 2003-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V005000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-06-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-01-06 | Date Added to Database: 2004-01-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: RANGE ROVER NA., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: B148 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100174 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105/135 | |
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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'. |
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