Recall 99V-007: 1995–1999 Land Rover Range Rover
ROVER GROUP, LIMITED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jan 19, 1999, covering about 20,426 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. As a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components.
The risk
This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle. This action will remove the end of the breather tube from any pooled water and will eliminate water droplets from clinging to the end of the tube.
Notes
Owner notification began january 11, 1999.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
| Manufacturer | ROVER GROUP, LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V007000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | 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 99V-007?
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. As a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components.
How is recall 99V-007 fixed?
Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle. This action will remove the end of the breather tube from any pooled water and will eliminate water droplets from clinging to the end of the tube.
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.