Consumer Complaint Detail

LAND ROVER / DISCOVERY / 2000

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004288788 Incident Date: Jul, 05 2004
Consumer's City: BAKERSFIELD Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Land Rover
Model Name: DISCOVERY Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: SALTY1547YA Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 30 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. temperature light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to overheating. a second incident occurred while driving when another vehicle in front had a large box discharged from the truck onto the ground. consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over several times. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak a recall was issued for abs modulator pressure reduction valve covers (affected vehicles: 1999-2005 discovery series ii). *nm