NHTSA Recall 00V377000: Automatic transmission (power train)
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59,445 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Land Rover Discovery.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V377000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V377000
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.