Land Rover Recall 99V278000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Pump
NHTSA recall 99V278000 · announced October 20, 1999 · filed by Land Rover North America, Inc. · 6,108 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP PULLEY CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST. IF VEHICLE OPERATION IS CONTINUED, ENGINE OVERHEATING/DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
The risk
THE LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY ASSEMBLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. D385.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.