NHTSA Recall 00V142000: Automatic (asc) (electronic stability control)
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,120 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Land Rover Discovery II.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V142000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL › AUTOMATIC (ASC) |
| Report received | May 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Safety risk
This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Notes
Owner notification beganjune 5, 2000.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V142000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.