Consumer Complaint Detail

LAND ROVER / DISCOVERY II / 2000

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001078448 Incident Date: Jul, 26 2001
Consumer's City: HOUSTON Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Land Rover
Model Name: DISCOVERY II Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: SALTY1249YA Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 16 2001 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While changing lanes on the highway, the top of the vehicle began to sway from side to side and caused the driver to lose control of the steering. the vehicle traveled away from the pavement, onto the right unimproved shoulder, and collided with a large tree. the vehicle immediately burst into flames and continued to burn until the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. most of the vehicle and all personal belongings were lost in the fire.*ak