Vehicle recall 89V012000 · January 31, 1989

1987-1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from…

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Summary: Incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from its designed position.
Consequence: Although full braking action can still be obtained,driver alarm from the incorrectly positioned pedal could result in aninappropriate action by the driver which could cause an accident.
Remedy: Repair circlip installation to prevent its disengagement.
Notes: System: brakesvehicle description: multi purpose vehicles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V012000
Reported to NHTSA: January 31, 1989
Filed by: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.
Owner notification: March 23, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,972
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 89V012000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Land Rover Range Rover (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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