Vehicle recall 02V022000 · January 22, 2002

1999-2001 Land Rover Discovery II

On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to incorrectly interpret the sensor…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS activation.
Consequence: This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. 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: 02V022000
Reported to NHTSA: January 22, 2002
Filed by: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: March 6, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 55,505
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 02V022000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Land Rover Discovery II (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999

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