NHTSA recall 98V040000
Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control · Land Rover
Details
What's wrong: As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
Why it matters: Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
The fix: Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1994 Land Rover Discovery
- 1995 Land Rover Discovery
- 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
- 1996 Land Rover Discovery
- 1997 Land Rover Discovery
- 1998 Land Rover Discovery
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 1997 Land Rover Discovery, 1998 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V040000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.