1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY RECALL - #98V040000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY |
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| Manufacturer |
ROVER GROUP, LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1993 - 12/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/1998 |
| Influenced by |
ROVER GROUP, LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/1998 |
| # Affected |
54,488 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 24, 1998. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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