Recalls: 1998 - LAND ROVER - DISCOVERY

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V040000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  Recall Date: 02/27/1998

  Summary:
  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  LAND ROVER
  
  Consequence:
  DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.