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Recall 06V-131

LAND ROVER recalled the 2005 to 2006 Land Rover LR3 and 1 other model: Electrical system (ignition, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-131
Reported
April 20, 2006
Vehicles affected
45,900 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

The risk

This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ECU) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Land rover recall no. B037.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles