| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030124 - 20030326 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V133000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030423 | Date Received by ODI: 20030414 | Date Added to Database: 20030422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: D117/B150 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3291 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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