Vehicle recall 02V028000 · January 23, 2002
1999-2002 Land Rover Discovery II
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
- Consequence
- Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. 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
- 02V028000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 2002
- Filed by
- LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 6, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64,925
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
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