recall information
Recall number
REC-005649
Campaign number
N785
Original published date
make and model information
Make
LAND ROVER
Model
RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER VELAR, DEFENDER
Year range
2017 - 2023
Affected units
81
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, under certain conditions the engine may rapidly overheat and subsequently rupture the engine mounted plastic elbow in the cooling system. This could cause a coolant leak and may result in an engine compartment fire.
Note: If the engine overheats, the engine temperature (red) warning lamp may illuminate.
Note: If the engine overheats, the engine temperature (red) warning lamp may illuminate.
What are the hazards?
If the engine overheats it may result in an engine compartment fire increasing the risk of an accident, serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicle to an approved Jaguar Land Rover repairer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Land Rover Customer Relationship Centre
Contact phone
1800 625 642
Contact email
crcau@jaguarlandrover.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
