Land Rover | NHTSA Recall #00V329000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V329000 by Land Rover. Includes 2,957 affected units, LAND ROVER/THROTTLE BODY, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. this fluid passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket. the cork gasket has proven to be unreliable in this application. consequently, coolant fluid can leak from the interface between the de-icer plate and the throttle body.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.