2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER RECALLS
2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Recall
Item Affected: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Announced: 11/16/2000
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Conequence: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 4, 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 1-800-637-6837. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SOME 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER FOR SALE
Mileage: 135708
Color: Black
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: SUV
City: Portland, OR
Engine Type: 222 hp 4.6L V8
Mileage: 153070
Color: White
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: SUV
City: Hoover, AL
Engine Type: 4.6L
Mileage: 139647
Color: Other
Transmission: Automatic 4-speed
Body Style: SUV
City: Kingston, NY
Engine Type: 4.6L V8
