LAND ROVER DEFENDER UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/100 (0)

Manufacturer Reference

N853

Defect

A concern has been identified where the clamps used to secure the fuel injectors into the cylinder head on certain AJ20-D6 engines may crack allowing the injector to come loose. This loose injector could become unseated allowing fuel to be pushed past the injector seal from the combustion chamber or the fuel feed system.

Remedy

A fuel leak in this area could result in fuel spill onto hot engine components which may result in a fire.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/293 (770)

Manufacturer Reference

N831

Defect

"On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible."

Remedy

Software update to the Powertrain control module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/236 (9923)

Manufacturer Reference

N706

Defect

Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse.

Remedy

Fit an additional bracket mounted to the end of the axle case tube to ensure that in the event of failure the wheel hub assembly and suspension is restrained.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/044 (499)

Manufacturer Reference

N763

Defect

For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Velar Discovery and Defender vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn?t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.

Remedy

The engine cam carrier will be inspected and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component. Depending on mileage and engine conditions further associated components may require replacement.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/087 (18151)

Manufacturer Reference

N785

Defect

On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/222 (2981)

Manufacturer Reference

N720

Defect

Damaged front seat belt pretensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor.

Remedy

Inspect the seat belt pretensioner tube for damage and if damage is identified the seat belt retractor will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/333 (509)

Manufacturer Reference

N626

Defect

The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.

Remedy

Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/137 (4002)

Manufacturer Reference

N571

Defect

The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value.

Remedy

Inspect the exhaust downpipe to catalytic converter joint. If the fixings are present torque them up to the required torque specification. If any fixings are missing they will be replaced and torqued to the required specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/196 (1178)

Manufacturer Reference

N064

Defect

P053 campaigned vehicles - Brake Disc to Hub Bolts where the front brake pipe from caliper to the brake flexible hose is subsequently showing signs of a chafe condition in some instances it has been reported that a noise is present or the loss of brake fluid has occurred. If the brake pipe continues to chafe through sudden loss of brake fluid could be experienced. Brake fluid loss will illuminate a red warning triangle. Brake fluid loss will ultimately result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit increasing stopping distances. Loss of one braking circuit could compromise vehicle stability and significantly increase the risk of an accident.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. Where recall campaign P053 is yet to be completed provide the P053 remedy and ensure that the specified clearances are achieved following completion of the P053 recall remedy. In the case of vehicles that have already had recall campaign P053 completed the dealer will ensure the correct clearances are achieved. If there are any signs of damage to the left hand right hand or both sides of the front brake pipe the damaged pipe will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/028 (1166)

Manufacturer Reference

P053

Defect

The fixing bolts for the front and rear hub assemblies are not to specification. The bolts could break and cause loud noise followed by severe vibration wheel lock possibly a bolt could puncture the brake disc or even if all the bolts are damaged the hub may become insecure to the axle. The aforementioned will cause instability and significantly increase the risk of collision.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the front and rear wheel hub fixings. If any damaged has been caused by bolts failing the affected components will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/028 (1166)

Manufacturer Reference

P053

Defect

The fixing bolts for the front and rear hub assemblies are not to specification. The bolts could break and cause loud noise followed by severe vibration wheel lock possibly a bolt could puncture the brake disc or even if all the bolts are damaged the hub may become insecure to the axle. The aforementioned will cause instability and significantly increase the risk of collision.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the front and rear wheel hub fixings. If any damaged has been caused by bolts failing the affected components will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/092 (2666)

Manufacturer Reference

P048

Defect

It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2012/069 (6136)

Manufacturer Reference

P025

Defect

Some seat belt mounting bracket bolt/studs may be out of specification as they may have suffered Hydrogen Embrittlement during production. Occupants will normally notice the failure by the looseness or detachment of seat belt brackets. If the issue is not rectified occupants may not be restrained in their seat if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace the seat belt mounting brackets.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/232 (23175)

Manufacturer Reference

P022

Defect

It is possible that the transfer box output shaft may not be to specification. This can allow oil to leak between the output shaft and the drive flange. This can result in oil entering the parking brake drum and contaminating the brake linings which can affect the parking brake efficiency.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the cleaning and resealing of the drive flange to output shaft plus the replacement of any contaminated brake linings.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/091 (5003)

Manufacturer Reference

P019

Defect

Parking brake efficiency can be impaired as a result of an incorrectly assembled oil seal at the transfer box output shaft allowing oil to contaminate the brake linings.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary fit a new oil seal degrease the back plate and drum and replace the brake linings.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/180 (59616)

Manufacturer Reference

ABD148

Defect

A potential fluid leak from the brake modulator may result in a reduction in the efficiency of the service brake or in the worst case complete failure of the service brake system.

Remedy

Recall all potentially affected vehicles and fit stronger valve covers to the brake modulator.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/171 (14727)

Manufacturer Reference

273

Defect

Land Rover has received a small number of reports that detail a potential abrasion condition between the front left hand flexible brake hose and tyre. In extreme circumstances dependant upon the position of the hose the front left hand tyre can contact the hose and cause abrasion to the outer lining material which could result in a brake fluid leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check the clearance between the hose and tyre where abrasion or limited clearance is found the hose must be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/017 (4368)

Manufacturer Reference

237

Defect

The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/038 (12965)

Manufacturer Reference

211

Defect

As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts.