The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid.
The risk
This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-149 (98V149000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling |
| Report date | July 1, 1998 |
| Owners notified | July 13, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 22,870 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-149 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 22,870 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.