Recall 16V274000: 2015–2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 6, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 14,731
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
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 Discovery Sport
- 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V274000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P077
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 21, 2016
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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