| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19931201 - 19971231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V040000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980324 | Date Received by ODI: 19980224 | Date Added to Database: 19980227 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ROVER GROUP, LIMITED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 54488 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. |
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Consequence:
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING. |
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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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