Land Rover Discovery: Ace System High Pressure Pipes May Leak Fluid

Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 2,289 Discovery vehicles because the ACE system's high pressure pipes may fracture and leak fluid under certain conditions. In rare cases, if a vehicle continues to be driven after significant fluid loss into the engine bay near an ignition source, the fluid could catch fire. The fix involves replacing the affected high pressure pipes.

Recalling firm
LAND ROVER
Product
Vehicles: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. Units affected: 2,289
Reason
The ACE system high pressure pipes may under certain conditions fracture and leak fluid. In extreme circumstances should the vehicle continue to be driven and sufficient fluid expelled into the engine bay and an ignition source is present the fluid could ignite. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace ACE high pressure pipes.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2000-03-06
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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