LAND ROVER DEFENDER ( 01/10/1998 – 01/12/2003) DEFECT: A potential fluid leak from the brake modulator may result in a reduction in the efficiency of the service brake or in the worst case complete failure of the service brake system.
Remedy
Recall all potentially affected vehicles and fit stronger valve covers to the brake modulator.
| Recall Launch Date | 31/03/2004 |
| Recall No. | R/2003/180 |
| Models Affected | DISCOVERY II and DEFENDER (where ABS is fitted) |
| Manufacturer Ref | ABD148 |
| VIN Start | XA162896 and YA600000 |
| VIN end | YA199999 and YA671407 |
| Build Start | 01/10/1998 |
| Build end | 01/12/2003 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 59616 |
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