NHTSA Recall 02V028000: Vehicle speed control
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,925 vehicles. It affects 1999–2002 Land Rover Discovery II.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V028000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | January 23, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
Safety risk
Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. 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 1-301-731-9040.
Notes
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 02V028000
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.