Land Rover Recall 99V-237: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Affected: 1999 Land Rover Discovery. Filed with NHTSA on August 26, 1999, covering about 11,583 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The contacts of the relay, which operates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump, can stick and remain closed when commanded to open by the ABS electronic control unit. The warning lamp will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound.

The risk

Anti-lock braking will stop and the vehicle May experience inadvertent braking for less than a second.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ABS relay.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign99V-237 (99V237000)
Manufacturer numberD380
ManufacturerLand Rover
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Report dateAugust 26, 1999
Owners notifiedSeptember 24, 1999
Vehicles affected11,583
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 99V-237 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the ABS relay.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 11,583 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.