NHTSA recall 01V229001
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Land Rover Discovery II
Reported Jul 6, 200121 vehicles affectedLAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Nov 1, 2000 – Jun 30, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. a power interrupt solenoid, possibly included in the winch assembly, can develop an electrical leak path to ground.
The risk
This can lead to the solenoid experiencing excessive heat, which could potentially lead to a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. if it was, the solenoid will be replaced. owner notification began august 13, 2001. 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.