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1999-2001 Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover recall: automatic transmission

Land Rover North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 16, 2000. It covers about 59,445 vehicles.

vehicles affected
59,445
reported
Nov 16, 2000
owners notified
Jan 4, 2001
related complaints
22

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
Risk
Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

Recall number 00V377000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 00V377000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 00V377000, reported on November 16, 2000, covers about 59,445 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V377000?

Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

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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