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2019–2023 Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover +more: Engine And Engine Cooling recall

NHTSA campaign 23V044000 · 6,724 units potentially affected · filed Feb 2, 2023

What's wrong

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Why it matters

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V044000
Manufacturer no.
N763
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Units affected
6,724
Report received
Feb 2, 2023
Owner letters
Mar 29, 2023
Type
Vehicle

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