The problem
The idler pulley, part of the engine front end serpentine belt system, can fail resulting in serpentine belt damage or disengagement.
The risk
Disengagement of the pulley on the roadway can cause harm to pedestrians and other vehicles. Also, failure of the belt causes aloss of power steering assist which can increase the potential for an accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 95V-157 (95V157000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine |
| Report date | August 11, 1995 |
| Owners notified | October 3, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,147 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 95V-157 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,147 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.