NHTSA recall 04V-554 (04V554000)

electronic stability control recall reported November 19, 2004 - about 17 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V554000
Also written as: 04V-554
Manufacturer number: B178
Reported: November 19, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~17
Component: electronic stability control

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A YAW RATE SENSOR THAT HAS INTERNALLY DELAMINATED, WHICH COULD ACTUATE THE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNEVEN AND UNEXPECTED APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN A SUSPECT SENSOR, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2005. 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-554 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Land Rover New Range Rover - 2004

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