01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Land Rover Discovery recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V393000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- June 1, 2023
- Potential units
- 29,861campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Why it matters: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Owner notification: July 26, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NHTSA 20V143000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- March 12, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,553campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Why it matters: If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
Owner notification: April 13, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NHTSA 18V337000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 23, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,917campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Why it matters: If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
Owner notification: June 22, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH