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NHTSA Recall 04V006000: Engine and engine cooling

LAND ROVER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,264 vehicles. It affects 2000–2003 Land Rover Discovery II.

5,264
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (June 2)
NHTSA campaign04V006000
Manufacturer campaignB149
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedJanuary 6, 2004
Owner notificationJune 2, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.

Safety risk

The fluid from the pump joint can ignite, resulting in an under hood fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Notes

Land rover recall no. B149.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 04V006000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Discovery II2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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.