Land Rover Defender recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:filter/screen
Official safety recall 24V450000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2024 | United States |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2024 | United States |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2024 | United States |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2024 | United States |
| Land Rover Defender | 2023 | United States |
| Land Rover Defender | 2024 | United States |
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.