1999-2004 Land Rover Discovery II recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Land Rover reported this safety recall on January 6, 2004. It covers about 100,174 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 100,174
- reported
- Jan 6, 2004
- owners notified
- Jun 2, 2004
- related complaints
- 65
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 04V005000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about brakes problems.
2001 Land Rover Discovery II2002 Land Rover Discovery II2003 Land Rover Discovery II2004 Land Rover Discovery II
Questions about recall 04V005000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2004 Land Rover Discovery II antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 04V005000, reported on January 6, 2004, covers about 100,174 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V005000?
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.
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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