| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY II | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19980401 - 20020131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V028000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020306 | Date Received by ODI: 20020123 | Date Added to Database: 20020204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 64925 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD HAVE BECOME KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN CHAFFING OF THE CABLE. CONTINUED CHAFFING CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF THE INTERIOR CABLE STRANDS. |
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Consequence:
BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED CABLES WHERE NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2002. 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 1-301-731-9040. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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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