Land rover/throttle body
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. this fluid passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket. the cork gasket has proven to be unreliable in this application. consequently, coolant fluid can leak from the interface between the de-icer plate and the throttle body.
Safety Consequence
Should this coolant collect on high temperature regions of the engine, the coolant fluid could ignite.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Land Rover or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 00V329000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V329000?
NHTSA recall 00V329000 was issued by Land Rover on October 16, 2000. It addresses: Land rover/throttle body. The recall affects approximately 2,957 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V329000 or the manufacturer campaign number D223. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.