2023 Land Rover Defender: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 23V789000 · 121 units potentially affected · filed Nov 22, 2023
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.
Why it matters
Detached brake calipers can reduce braking ability and cause structural wheel damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N848.
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
- 23V789000
- Manufacturer no.
- N848
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 121
- Report received
- Nov 22, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Land Rover Defender 2023