Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-099 · 1974 Land Rover Range Rover
JAGUAR CARS recall 77V-099 covers 164 1974 Land Rover Range Rover for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OUTER RUBBER CASING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE METAL END FITTINGS. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT DEGRADATION OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERALL BRAKING EFFICIENCY WOULD BE SEVERELY REDUCED,WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN A SITUATION REQUIRING A SUDDEN STOP.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.