Recall 15V069000: 2015 Land Rover LR4, 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 6, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
The risk
If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Land Rover LR4
- 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V069000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P055
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Feb 27, 2015
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology