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NHTSA Recall 06V131000: Switch (electrical system)

LAND ROVER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Land Rover LR3.

45,900
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2006
owners notified (June 30)
NHTSA campaign06V131000
Manufacturer campaignB037
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH
Report receivedApril 20, 2006
Owner notificationJune 30, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

Safety risk

This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ECU) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.

Notes

Land rover recall no. B037.customers may 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 06V131000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover LR32005, 2006
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2006

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.