Park pawl guide plate
Defect Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Safety Consequence
Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2005. owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Land Rover or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 05V502000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V502000?
NHTSA recall 05V502000 was issued by Land Rover on November 1, 2005. It addresses: Park pawl guide plate. The recall affects approximately 1,949 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V502000 or the manufacturer campaign number B023. 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.