Recall 06V131000: Transfer Case Control Unit Programming

Make/Models: Model/Build Years:

Land Rover/LR3 2005-2006

Land Rover/Range Rover Sport 2006

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V131000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: April 18, 2006

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44087

SUMMARY:
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "Theft Protection." When the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with revised software. The recall is expected to begin during May 2006. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-201-818-8500.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.