NHTSA recall 02V028000
Vehicle speed control
Land Rover Discovery II
Reported Jan 23, 200264,925 vehicles affectedLAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Apr 1, 1998 – Jan 31, 2002
The defect
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
The risk
Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. 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.