SPARTAN DISCOVERY 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2003-01-24 - 2003-03-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V133000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-04-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-04-14 | Date Added to Database: 2003-04-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: D117/B150 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3291 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION. THE EXACT POINT OF STICKING IS NOT PREDICTABLE AND CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER ENGINE SPEED THAN EXPECTED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE CASE WHERE A THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE, PARTICULARLY AFTER A HIGH DEGREE OF ENGINE THROTTLE APPLICATION, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO REST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. 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 1-201-818-8500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. D117/B150.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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