Land rover/inadvertent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. as a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
Safety Consequence
Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Rover Group, Limited or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 98V040000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V040000?
NHTSA recall 98V040000 was issued by Rover Group, Limited on February 24, 1998. It addresses: Land rover/inadvertent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 54,488 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Rover Group, Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.