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2017–2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER VELAR, DEFENDER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 19 April 2023

Defect

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.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au