Recall 98V040000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1994-1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
RECALL This recall affects up to 54,488 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V040000 |
| Manufacturer | ROVER GROUP, LIMITED |
| Vehicles Affected | 54,488 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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