NHTSA recall 04V-006 (04V006000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported January 6, 2004 - about 5,264 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V006000
Also written as: 04V-006
Manufacturer number: B149
Reported: January 6, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~5,264
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.

Why it is dangerous

THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR LEAKAGE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT WILL BE RE-TIGHTENED. IF LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT AND DOWTY WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-006 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Land Rover Discovery II - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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