NHTSA recall 01V-229 (01V229001)

equipment recall reported July 6, 2001 - about 21 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V229001
Also written as: 01V-229
Reported: July 6, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~21
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WARN INDUSTRIES' WINCH KITS. A POWER INTERRUPT SOLENOID, POSSIBLY INCLUDED IN THE WINCH ASSEMBLY, CAN DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL LEAK PATH TO GROUND.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN LEAD TO THE SOLENOID EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE HEAT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CALL OWNERS TO ARRANGE FOR AN INSPECTION TIME TO DETERMINE IF A DEFECTIVE POWER INTERRUPT SOLENOID WAS INSTALLED. IF IT WAS, THE SOLENOID WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. 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 1-301-731-9040.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-229 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Land Rover Discovery II - 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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