NHTSA Recall 95V157000
Filed by Land Rover. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1995-08-11. An estimated 3,147 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE IDLER PULLEY, PART OF THE ENGINE FRONT END SERPENTINE BELT SYSTEM, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN SERPENTINE BELT DAMAGE OR DISENGAGEMENT.
Risk
DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PULLEY ON THE ROADWAY CAN CAUSE HARM TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO, FAILURE OF THE BELT CAUSES ALOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHICH CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IDLER PULLEY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED IDLER PULLEY.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE; PULLEY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE 4.0 SE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: WHILE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST IF THE BELT FAILS, MANUAL STEERING CONTROL REMAINS.NOTE: 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 TIM, SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.