Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V007000 Reported January 19, 1999

Land rover/underhood fires

Q: What is recall 99V007000?

NHTSA recall 99V007000 was issued by Rover Group, Limited on January 19, 1999. It addresses: Land rover/underhood fires. The recall affects approximately 20,426 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Rover Group, Limited · N/A · 20,426 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V007000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rover Group, Limited

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

20,426

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 19, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. as a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components.

Safety Consequence

This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle. this action will remove the end of the breather tube from any pooled water and will eliminate water droplets from clinging to the end of the tube.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rover Group, Limited dealer and reference recall ID 99V007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 99V007000

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

What is recall 99V007000?

NHTSA recall 99V007000 was issued by Rover Group, Limited on January 19, 1999. It addresses: Land rover/underhood fires. The recall affects approximately 20,426 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rover Group, Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V007000 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.