Recall 98V-149: 1995–1998 Land Rover Range Rover

ROVER GROUP, LIMITED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jul 1, 1998, covering about 22,870 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-149
Report date
Jul 1, 1998
Vehicles affected
22,870
Owners notified
Jul 13, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid.

The risk

This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.

Notes

Owner notification began july 13, 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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerROVER GROUP, LIMITED
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V149000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Land Rover Range Rover1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All 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-149?

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid.

How is recall 98V-149 fixed?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.

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.