Recall 98V-040: 1994–1998 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
ROVER GROUP, LIMITED recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 1998, covering about 54,488 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 24, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ROVER GROUP, LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control Air Bags › Frontal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V040000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-040?
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.
How is recall 98V-040 fixed?
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.