Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V133000 Reported April 14, 2003

Land rover/throttle sticking

Q: What is recall 03V133000?

NHTSA recall 03V133000 was issued by Land Rover on April 14, 2003. It addresses: Land rover/throttle sticking. The recall affects approximately 3,291 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Land Rover · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,291 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V133000

Manufacturer Campaign

D117/B150

Manufacturer

Land Rover

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

3,291

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 14, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the throttle can stick intermittently during its operation. the exact point of sticking is not predictable and can result in a higher engine speed than expected.

Safety Consequence

In the case where a throttle fails to return to idle, particularly after a high degree of engine throttle application, the driver will experience difficulty in bringing the vehicle to rest, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle body. 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 time should contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Land Rover dealer and reference recall ID 03V133000 or campaign D117/B150.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V133000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V133000?

NHTSA recall 03V133000 was issued by Land Rover on April 14, 2003. It addresses: Land rover/throttle sticking. The recall affects approximately 3,291 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V133000 or the manufacturer campaign number D117/B150. 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.