NHTSA recall 06V-131 (06V131000)

electrical system recall reported April 20, 2006 - about 45,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V131000
Also written as: 06V-131
Manufacturer number: B037
Reported: April 20, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~45,900
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DRIVELINE CONTROL TRANSFER BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH REVISED SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-131 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Land Rover LR3 - 2005, 2006

Land Rover Range Rover Sport - 2006

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