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NHTSA Recall 03V133000: Cables (vehicle speed control)

LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,291 vehicles. It affects 2003 Land Rover Discovery.

3,291
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (April 23)
NHTSA campaign03V133000
Manufacturer campaignD117/B150
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CABLES
Report receivedApril 14, 2003
Owner notificationApril 23, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the throttle can stick intermittently during its operation. The exact point of sticking is not predictable and can result in a higher engine speed than expected.

Safety risk

In the case where a throttle fails to return to idle, particularly after a high degree of engine throttle application, the driver will experience difficulty in bringing the vehicle to rest, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the throttle body. 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 1-201-818-8500.

Notes

Land rover recall no. D117/b150.customers can 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 03V133000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Discovery2003

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.