NHTSA Recall 05V502000: Automatic transmission (power train)
LAND ROVER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,949 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Land Rover LR3.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V502000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | B023 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 1, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 19, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Safety risk
Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Notes
Land rover recall no. B023.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V502000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover LR3 | 2006 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 |
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.