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1999-2000 Land Rover Discovery II and Land Rover Range Rover recall: automatic (asc)

Land Rover North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 16, 2000. It covers about 36,911 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36,911
reported
Oct 16, 2000
owners notified
Dec 28, 2000
related complaints
3

Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Risk
This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

Recall number 00V142001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about driver assistance problems.

1999 Land Rover Discovery II2000 Land Rover Discovery II1999 Land Rover Range Rover2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Questions about recall 00V142001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Land Rover Discovery II and Land Rover Range Rover automatic (asc)?

Yes. Recall 00V142001, reported on October 16, 2000, covers about 36,911 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V142001?

Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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