Recall 00V-142: 1999–2000 Land Rover Discovery II

LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for electronic stability control, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2000, covering about 7,120 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-142
Report date
May 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
7,120
Owners notified
Jun 5, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

The risk

This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (Power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).

The fix

Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

Notes

Owner notification beganjune 5, 2000.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

ManufacturerLAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentElectronic Stability Control › Automatic (Asc)
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V142000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Land Rover Discovery II1999, 2000All 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 00V-142?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

How is recall 00V-142 fixed?

Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

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.