Vehicle recall 01V229001 · July 6, 2001
2000-2001 Land Rover Discovery II
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. A power interrupt solenoid, possibly included in the winch assembly, can develop an electrical leak path to ground.
- Consequence
- This can lead to the solenoid experiencing excessive heat, which could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. If it was, the solenoid will be replaced. Owner notification began August 13, 2001. 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 time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V229001
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2001
- Filed by
- LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Land Rover Discovery II (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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