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12E010000 Mar 15, 2012 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FO...

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Jun 3, 2014 Power Train 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WAS A LOSS OF DRIVE AND WE COULD NOT USE THE TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTION TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. INSTEAD WE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Jun 3, 2014 Power Train 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WAS A LOSS OF DRIVE AND WE COULD NOT USE THE TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTION TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. INSTEAD WE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT ...

Mar 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT ...

Aug 22, 2012 Engine 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAILED CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FAIL. THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOST TORQUE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA...

Aug 22, 2012 Engine 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAILED CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FAIL. THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOST TORQUE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA...

Jan 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,089 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT, MY WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED OUR 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE HARDER SHE PUSHED, THE MORE IT ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, SHE HIT A CONCRETE ENCASED LIGHT STANDARD BEFORE HITTING ANYONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS NOT ...

Jan 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,089 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT, MY WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED OUR 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE HARDER SHE PUSHED, THE MORE IT ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, SHE HIT A CONCRETE ENCASED LIGHT STANDARD BEFORE HITTING ANYONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS NOT ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS EXITING THE AUTOMATIC CAR WASH TUNNEL, A YOUNG MAN ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCORDING TO HIM, IT SUDDENLY ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS EXITING THE AUTOMATIC CAR WASH TUNNEL, A YOUNG MAN ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCORDING TO HIM, IT SUDDENLY ...

Aug 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INT...

Aug 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INT...

Oct 21, 2009 Steering Crash 47,000 mi

I PULLED CAR INTO A PARKING PLACE, TURNED OFF THE CAR, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT REALIZING THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE." WHEN I RETURNED, THE CAR HAD ROLLED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH THE LR DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND WAS ACCUSED ...

Oct 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 47,000 mi

I PULLED CAR INTO A PARKING PLACE, TURNED OFF THE CAR, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT REALIZING THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE." WHEN I RETURNED, THE CAR HAD ROLLED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH THE LR DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND WAS ACCUSED ...

Oct 21, 2009 Steering Crash 47,000 mi

I PULLED CAR INTO A PARKING PLACE, TURNED OFF THE CAR, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT REALIZING THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE." WHEN I RETURNED, THE CAR HAD ROLLED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH THE LR DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND WAS ACCUSED ...

Oct 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 47,000 mi

I PULLED CAR INTO A PARKING PLACE, TURNED OFF THE CAR, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT REALIZING THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE." WHEN I RETURNED, THE CAR HAD ROLLED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH THE LR DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND WAS ACCUSED ...

Oct 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK WHICH HAS FAILING THE ENGINE. *TR

Oct 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK WHICH HAS FAILING THE ENGINE. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension Crash Fire 150 mi

POSSIBLE AXLE DEFECT ON A 2001 LAND ROVER SE7. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Tires Crash Fire 150 mi

POSSIBLE AXLE DEFECT ON A 2001 LAND ROVER SE7. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension Crash Fire 150 mi

POSSIBLE AXLE DEFECT ON A 2001 LAND ROVER SE7. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Tires Crash Fire 150 mi

POSSIBLE AXLE DEFECT ON A 2001 LAND ROVER SE7. *TR

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

WE WERE IN ROUTE TO MY NIECES GRADUATION ON ROUTE 76 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ROAD. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT ABOUT 45 MPH CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION SIDE AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP SENDING MYSELF ,MY WIFE AND MY NEPHEW CAREENING OFF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY LUCKY,...

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

WE WERE IN ROUTE TO MY NIECES GRADUATION ON ROUTE 76 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ROAD. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT ABOUT 45 MPH CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION SIDE AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP SENDING MYSELF ,MY WIFE AND MY NEPHEW CAREENING OFF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY LUCKY,...

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

WE WERE IN ROUTE TO MY NIECES GRADUATION ON ROUTE 76 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ROAD. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT ABOUT 45 MPH CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION SIDE AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP SENDING MYSELF ,MY WIFE AND MY NEPHEW CAREENING OFF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY LUCKY,...

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

WE WERE IN ROUTE TO MY NIECES GRADUATION ON ROUTE 76 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ROAD. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT ABOUT 45 MPH CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION SIDE AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP SENDING MYSELF ,MY WIFE AND MY NEPHEW CAREENING OFF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY LUCKY,...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II ON A PARKING LOT AND WAS ABOUT TO PARK, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET TO THE PARKING SPACE I APPLIED THE BRAKE, WHICH BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING SPACE. PR...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II ON A PARKING LOT AND WAS ABOUT TO PARK, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET TO THE PARKING SPACE I APPLIED THE BRAKE, WHICH BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING SPACE. PR...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,525 mi

ABS/ TC/ HILL DESCENT LIGHT ELUMINATION, (3 AMIGO LIGHTS), WOULD INDICATE THERE IS AN ABS FAILURE, WHEN TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER SEEMS TO BE COMMON OCCURANCE WITH VEHILCE AND CAN RANGE FROM ABS MODULATOR FAILURE TO A SENSOR. HOWEVER IN MY CASE IT WAS A SENSOR, OR A PART (HARNESS OVERLAY) THAT NEEDS ...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II ON A PARKING LOT AND WAS ABOUT TO PARK, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET TO THE PARKING SPACE I APPLIED THE BRAKE, WHICH BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING SPACE. PR...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II ON A PARKING LOT AND WAS ABOUT TO PARK, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET TO THE PARKING SPACE I APPLIED THE BRAKE, WHICH BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING SPACE. PR...

Dec 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,525 mi

ABS/ TC/ HILL DESCENT LIGHT ELUMINATION, (3 AMIGO LIGHTS), WOULD INDICATE THERE IS AN ABS FAILURE, WHEN TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER SEEMS TO BE COMMON OCCURANCE WITH VEHILCE AND CAN RANGE FROM ABS MODULATOR FAILURE TO A SENSOR. HOWEVER IN MY CASE IT WAS A SENSOR, OR A PART (HARNESS OVERLAY) THAT NEEDS ...

Dec 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 01 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY IN AUGUST OF 2004 FROM LAND ROVER OF AUSTIN, TX. THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISED BY USAA AND PURCHASED WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CLEAN HISTORY REPORT. ON 12/11/07, WE WENT TO CARMAX AND HAD THE CAR APPRAISED AS A TRADE-IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISE...

Dec 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 01 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY IN AUGUST OF 2004 FROM LAND ROVER OF AUSTIN, TX. THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISED BY USAA AND PURCHASED WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CLEAN HISTORY REPORT. ON 12/11/07, WE WENT TO CARMAX AND HAD THE CAR APPRAISED AS A TRADE-IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISE...

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HILL DESCENT PCS LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, MAKING THE ABS IN THE VEHICLE USELESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000. ...

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HILL DESCENT PCS LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, MAKING THE ABS IN THE VEHICLE USELESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000. ...

Aug 4, 2007 Visibility 55,715 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD TWICE WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS BECAUSE OF A CRACK WHICH DEVELOPS FROM THE POINT WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ATTACHES TO THE WINDOW. A 12 TO 15 INCH VERTICAL CRACK HAS DEVELOPED EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN USED F...

Aug 4, 2007 Visibility 55,715 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD TWICE WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS BECAUSE OF A CRACK WHICH DEVELOPS FROM THE POINT WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ATTACHES TO THE WINDOW. A 12 TO 15 INCH VERTICAL CRACK HAS DEVELOPED EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN USED F...

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY INTO HIS DRIVEWAY THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON. HE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 01/16/07 AND THEY STATED THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY INTO HIS DRIVEWAY THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON. HE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 01/16/07 AND THEY STATED THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY INTO HIS DRIVEWAY THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON. HE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 01/16/07 AND THEY STATED THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY INTO HIS DRIVEWAY THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON. HE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 01/16/07 AND THEY STATED THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING ...

Oct 24, 2006 Visibility 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE THE WIPERS WERE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO EVEN INSPECT THE MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO D...

Oct 24, 2006 Visibility 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE THE WIPERS WERE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO EVEN INSPECT THE MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO D...

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE ROLLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE LAST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE KNOCKED THE CONTACT OVER AND HIT TWO VEHICLES. ALL INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON FLAT GROUND. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE TWO...

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE ROLLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE LAST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE KNOCKED THE CONTACT OVER AND HIT TWO VEHICLES. ALL INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON FLAT GROUND. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE TWO...

Jun 12, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

LAND ROVER 2001 DISCOVERY II... I HAVE ILLUMINATION OF HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL DASH WARNING LIGHTS... CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONING SENSOR OR MODULATOR...DEALERS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH A VERY COSTLY EXPENSE TO...

Jun 12, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

LAND ROVER 2001 DISCOVERY II... I HAVE ILLUMINATION OF HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL DASH WARNING LIGHTS... CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONING SENSOR OR MODULATOR...DEALERS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH A VERY COSTLY EXPENSE TO...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER. UPON EXAMINATION OF ENGINE, TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES HAD "ARCHED AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK. THE WIRES AND PLUGS WERE DAMAGED BY THE ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK AND THEY HAD...

Mar 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER. UPON EXAMINATION OF ENGINE, TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES HAD "ARCHED AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK. THE WIRES AND PLUGS WERE DAMAGED BY THE ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK AND THEY HAD...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER. UPON EXAMINATION OF ENGINE, TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES HAD "ARCHED AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK. THE WIRES AND PLUGS WERE DAMAGED BY THE ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK AND THEY HAD...

Mar 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER. UPON EXAMINATION OF ENGINE, TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES HAD "ARCHED AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK. THE WIRES AND PLUGS WERE DAMAGED BY THE ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK AND THEY HAD...

Dec 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 LAND ROVER SERIES II DISCOVERY LEAKED FLUID WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. *TS THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V-006 DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT WHICH BECAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE EN...

Dec 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 LAND ROVER SERIES II DISCOVERY LEAKED FLUID WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. *TS THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V-006 DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT WHICH BECAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE EN...

Oct 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

MY DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE KEY LEAVING EXITS UNAVAILABLE FOR ENTRY BY EMERGENCY WORKERS IN CASE OF A ROLLOVER OR ACCIDENT. THE LEFT PASSENGER & REAR DOORS STOPPED WORKING 11/6/03. THEY FINALLY REPAIRED THE PASSENGER DOOR 2/28/04; THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE REAR DOOR. THE REAR DO...

Oct 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

MY DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE KEY LEAVING EXITS UNAVAILABLE FOR ENTRY BY EMERGENCY WORKERS IN CASE OF A ROLLOVER OR ACCIDENT. THE LEFT PASSENGER & REAR DOORS STOPPED WORKING 11/6/03. THEY FINALLY REPAIRED THE PASSENGER DOOR 2/28/04; THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE REAR DOOR. THE REAR DO...

Oct 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL LOW WHEN PUSHED FOR FIRST TIME. PEDAL WILL PUMP UP TO WHERE I WOULD CONSIDER IT A GOOD BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WILL ALSO CREEP DOWN WITH PRESSURE BEING HELD, HOWEVER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER TWICE FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL NO FAILURES YET, BU...

Oct 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL LOW WHEN PUSHED FOR FIRST TIME. PEDAL WILL PUMP UP TO WHERE I WOULD CONSIDER IT A GOOD BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WILL ALSO CREEP DOWN WITH PRESSURE BEING HELD, HOWEVER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER TWICE FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL NO FAILURES YET, BU...

Mar 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 36,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A DITCH, AND LANDED UP SIDE DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2002 CONCERNIN...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A DITCH, AND LANDED UP SIDE DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2002 CONCERNIN...

Mar 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 36,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A DITCH, AND LANDED UP SIDE DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2002 CONCERNIN...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A DITCH, AND LANDED UP SIDE DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2002 CONCERNIN...

Sep 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,662 mi

ON MY 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II MY GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK, ESPECIALLY WHEN FIRST TURNING THE CAR ON. SOMETIMES I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND AND I'D HAVE TO PRESS DOUBLY HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE, OF COURSE RESULTING IN A BIGGER FORWARD SURGE THAN I EXPECTED WHICH IS DANGEROUS. SOMETI...

Sep 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,662 mi

ON MY 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II MY GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK, ESPECIALLY WHEN FIRST TURNING THE CAR ON. SOMETIMES I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND AND I'D HAVE TO PRESS DOUBLY HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE, OF COURSE RESULTING IN A BIGGER FORWARD SURGE THAN I EXPECTED WHICH IS DANGEROUS. SOMETI...

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,420 mi

VEHICLE WAS SERVICE FOR OIL CHANGE IN A.M. DROVE ABOUT 90 MILES, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. RED FLUID LEAKING. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE TRANMISSION FLUID. SIMLIAR THING HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO ON THE WAY BACK FROM BOSTON (2.5 HOURS AWAY). TEMPERATURE GA...

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,420 mi

VEHICLE WAS SERVICE FOR OIL CHANGE IN A.M. DROVE ABOUT 90 MILES, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. RED FLUID LEAKING. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE TRANMISSION FLUID. SIMLIAR THING HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO ON THE WAY BACK FROM BOSTON (2.5 HOURS AWAY). TEMPERATURE GA...

Jul 26, 2004 Electrical System 19,554 mi

SITUATION: WIFE AND 3-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WERE LOCKED IN THE CAR - UNABLE TO GET OUT. POLICE AND LOCKSMITH CALLED - BOTH, UNABLE TO UNLOCK CAR. POLICE HAD TO BREAK WINDOW SO THEY COULD GET OUT. THIS HAPPENED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DAY IN A PUBLIC AREA. *AK WIFE PARKED CAR AT GROCERY STORE AND PROC...

Jul 26, 2004 Electrical System 19,554 mi

SITUATION: WIFE AND 3-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WERE LOCKED IN THE CAR - UNABLE TO GET OUT. POLICE AND LOCKSMITH CALLED - BOTH, UNABLE TO UNLOCK CAR. POLICE HAD TO BREAK WINDOW SO THEY COULD GET OUT. THIS HAPPENED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DAY IN A PUBLIC AREA. *AK WIFE PARKED CAR AT GROCERY STORE AND PROC...

Jan 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 25,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, TOOK KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED A RETAINING WALL WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTER TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 25,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, TOOK KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED A RETAINING WALL WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTER TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM. PH

Oct 16, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOME. KEYS WERE INSIDE HOUSE. DAUGHTER RETURNS HOME TO TELL ME MY CAR IS IN NEIGHBORS YARD. UPON INVESTIGATION IT SEEMS MY GEARS COULD BE MOVED WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION AND MY KEYS COULD BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR SELECTED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFELY IN PARK, MAYBE R! MY VEHI...

Oct 16, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOME. KEYS WERE INSIDE HOUSE. DAUGHTER RETURNS HOME TO TELL ME MY CAR IS IN NEIGHBORS YARD. UPON INVESTIGATION IT SEEMS MY GEARS COULD BE MOVED WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION AND MY KEYS COULD BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR SELECTED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFELY IN PARK, MAYBE R! MY VEHI...

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WANTED TO BACK VEHICLE UP 3-4 FEET, WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES, THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND FROM ABS SYSTEM AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES HAD FAILED THE SAME WAY TWICE BEFORE. DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES WAS 4000 DOLLARS. RECALL 02V02200 REPAIRS WERE DONE BEFORE T...

Jun 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WANTED TO BACK VEHICLE UP 3-4 FEET, WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES, THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND FROM ABS SYSTEM AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES HAD FAILED THE SAME WAY TWICE BEFORE. DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES WAS 4000 DOLLARS. RECALL 02V02200 REPAIRS WERE DONE BEFORE T...

Jun 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER IS ACTUALLY DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. CONSUMER FEELS THAT BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE WHICH IS CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER IS ACTUALLY DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. CONSUMER FEELS THAT BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE WHICH IS CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION. *AK