Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Manufacturer
- LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,108
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1999-10-20
- Owners notified
- 1999-10-14
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP PULLEY CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST. IF VEHICLE OPERATION IS CONTINUED, ENGINE OVERHEATING/DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
Safety risk
THE LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY ASSEMBLY.