The problem
The idler pulley, part of the engine front end serpentine belt system, can fail resulting in serpentine belt damage or disengagement.
The risk
Disengagement of the pulley on the roadway can cause harm to pedestrians and other vehicles. Also, failure of the belt causes aloss of power steering assist which can increase the potential for an accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.
Contacts
System: engine; pulley. Vehicle description: multi-purpose 4.0 Se passenger vehicles. Note: while power steering assist will be lost if the belt fails, manual steering control remains. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable tim, should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Land Rover dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V157000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.