The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
The risk
Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-040 (98V040000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | February 24, 1998 |
| Owners notified | March 24, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 54,488 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-040 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 54,488 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.