The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. This fluid passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket. The cork gasket has proven to be unreliable in this application. Consequently, coolant fluid can leak from the interface between the de-icer plate and the throttle body.
The risk
Should this coolant collect on high temperature regions of the engine, the coolant fluid could ignite.
The fix
Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-329 (00V329000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | D223 |
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | October 16, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 4, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,957 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-329 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,957 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.