Land Rover Recall 00V-423: Engine and engine cooling – engine

Affected: 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. Filed with NHTSA on December 27, 2000, covering about 38 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.

The risk

This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign00V-423 (00V423000)
ManufacturerLand Rover
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine
Report dateDecember 27, 2000
Owners notifiedJanuary 4, 2001
Vehicles affected38
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 00V-423 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 38 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.