Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
There's a problem with the automatic transmission in your vehicle. Water can get into the transmission oil and cause it to malfunction, leading to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you park your vehicle without the handbrake on, it could roll away and cause a crash or someone to get hurt.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will check the park lock function, move a tube, and check/flush the transmission fluid if needed to fix the issue.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
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