NHTSA recall 02V022000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Land Rover Discovery II
Reported Jan 22, 200255,505 vehicles affectedLAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Apr 1, 1998 – Jul 31, 2001
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS activation.
The risk
This can lead to an increase in braking distance that IS unanticipated by the driver.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new ecu. owner notification began march 6, 2002. 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.