2003 Land Rover Discovery
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2003 Land Rover Discovery Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Recalls for the 2003 Land Rover DiscoveryBrakes: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCKCampaign Number: 04V005000
Dates Manufactured:
05/1998 to 12/2003
Number of Vehicles Affected: 100,174
Date Owner Notified: 06/2004
Defect Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS. Consequence Summary: THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE COVERS AND REPLACE THE RETAINING BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXEPCTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. Recall Notes: LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B148.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Drive Train: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLESCampaign Number: 03V133000
Dates Manufactured:
01/2003 to 03/2003
Number of Vehicles Affected: 3,291
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date Owner Notified: 04/2003
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION. THE EXACT POINT OF STICKING IS NOT PREDICTABLE AND CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER ENGINE SPEED THAN EXPECTED. Consequence Summary: IN THE CASE WHERE A THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE, PARTICULARLY AFTER A HIGH DEGREE OF ENGINE THROTTLE APPLICATION, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO REST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. 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 1-201-818-8500. Recall Notes: LAND ROVER RECALL NO. D117/B150.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCampaign Number: 04V006000
Dates Manufactured:
12/1999 to 06/2003
Number of Vehicles Affected: 5,264
Date Owner Notified: 06/2004
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. Consequence Summary: THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR LEAKAGE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT WILL BE RE-TIGHTENED. IF LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT AND DOWTY WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. Recall Notes: LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B149.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). TSBs for the 2003 Land Rover DiscoveryBody, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSService Bulletin Number: 820404
NHTSA Number: 10011539
Date of Bulletin: 01/2005
Bulletin Summary: INCORRECT A/C REFRIGERANT LABEL. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALService Bulletin Number: 570305
NHTSA Number: 10016662
Date of Bulletin: 09/2005
Bulletin Summary: REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALService Bulletin Number: 600205
NHTSA Number: 10016660
Date of Bulletin: 09/2005
Bulletin Summary: REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONTService Bulletin Number: SB144
NHTSA Number: 10004606
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date of Bulletin: 12/2003
Bulletin Summary: FREE PLAY IN THE SEAT BELT ALLOWS THE BUCKLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE B POST TRIM WHEN THE BELT IS NOT IN USE. DURING NORMAL DRIVE CYCLES THE BUCKLE CAUSES A TAPPING NOISE ON THE TRIM. Brakes: PARKING BRAKEService Bulletin Number: 700604
NHTSA Number: 10011531
Date of Bulletin: 01/2005
Bulletin Summary: HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTService Bulletin Number: 700205
NHTSA Number: 10016118
Date of Bulletin: 08/2005
Bulletin Summary: SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. Drive Train: POWER TRAINService Bulletin Number: 440104
NHTSA Number: 10006793
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date of Bulletin: 05/2004
Bulletin Summary: REVISED T-BOX REMOVAL PROCEDURE. Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 700704
NHTSA Number: 10011555
Date of Bulletin: 01/2005
Bulletin Summary: TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEService Bulletin Number: 31201
NHTSA Number: 10002315
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date of Bulletin: 08/2003
Bulletin Summary: OIL PUMP FAILURES. Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPService Bulletin Number: 140
NHTSA Number: 10005207
Date of Bulletin: 02/2004
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE ACTION FUEL CAP/FILLER NECK SEALING. Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROLService Bulletin Number: OPS0201
NHTSA Number: 632224
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date of Bulletin: 07/2002
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING NEW STATE ULEV EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. | |||||||||||||||||||