Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The throttle cable in your SUV is a crucial part that helps control the engine speed. In some cases, it can stick and cause the engine to speed up unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the throttle gets stuck, you might have trouble slowing down or stopping your vehicle, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized Land Rover dealer will replace the faulty throttle body with a new one, free of charge. Schedule an appointment and they'll take care of it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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