ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALLY DAMAGED. BRAKES ARE NOT SAF…
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ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALLY DAMAGED. BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE OR RELIABLE. REAR,FIFTH DOOR HAS HINGE AND SECURE LOCKING PROBLEMS. MAJOR RUSTING ON VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10000897
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING 65-70 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8019430
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
BRAKES FALIED COMPREHENSIVELY WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #763838
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BRAKES ARE NOT RELIABLE. *YH THE ABS ACTIVATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #566267
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
UNDER NORMAL BRAKING ABS IS ACTIVATED. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP, SAME PART IS BEING REPLACED.*AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8011620
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DURING NORMAL BRAKING, INTERMITTENTLY ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011485
Mileage unknown · May 23, 2002
Seat Belts
THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ANCHORS FOR THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD ON THE REAR WHEEL WELL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. WE HAVE A BRITEX BABY SEAT. FROM WHAT I UNDESTAND FROM A CERTIFIED SEAT INSTALLER IS THAT ALL BABY SEATS DO NOT MOUNT PROPERLY IN THE LAND ROVER DISCOV…
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THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ANCHORS FOR THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD ON THE REAR WHEEL WELL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. WE HAVE A BRITEX BABY SEAT. FROM WHAT I UNDESTAND FROM A CERTIFIED SEAT INSTALLER IS THAT ALL BABY SEATS DO NOT MOUNT PROPERLY IN THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERIES. THE SEAT ROTATES TO THE SIDE AND HAS SIGNIFICANT LATERAL MOVEMENT. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #762192
Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2002
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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIQUID IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BRUST OUT AND BURNT HIM. HAD MIRROR REPLACED TWICE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8007974
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2002
VisibilityInjury
CONSUMERS 6 YEAR OLD SON WAS DISCOVERED PARTIALLY SUSPENDED BY THE NECK AT THE REAR SUNROOF OPENING. THE SUNROOF WAS PARTIALLY CLOSED. CONSUMER SAYS THE REAR SUNROOF CONTROL WAS IN A LOCKED-OUT POSITION. CONSUMERS SON SUFFERED SWELLING OF THE NECK AND HEAD AND WAS UNCONSIOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR INSPECTION OF ANY POSSI…
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CONSUMERS 6 YEAR OLD SON WAS DISCOVERED PARTIALLY SUSPENDED BY THE NECK AT THE REAR SUNROOF OPENING. THE SUNROOF WAS PARTIALLY CLOSED. CONSUMER SAYS THE REAR SUNROOF CONTROL WAS IN A LOCKED-OUT POSITION. CONSUMERS SON SUFFERED SWELLING OF THE NECK AND HEAD AND WAS UNCONSIOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR INSPECTION OF ANY POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR SUNROOF. THE CUT OFF SWITCH WAS IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION AND THE REAR SUNROOF SWITCH WAS NON FUNCTIONAL. *JG
NHTSA ODI #564562
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control
METAL SHAFT HOOKED TO THROTTLE WEDGED ITSELF AND MADE THROTTLE STICK WIDE OPEN. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THAT THEY WERE GOING TO DIE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IMFORMATION.*AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
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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.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
Air Bags:frontal
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.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE96060 · Door Open While Driving
Opened Oct 21, 1996 · Closed Dec 16, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
IT IS ALLEDGED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING
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