Recall 16V614000: 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2014–2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 10,455
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
The risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
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
- 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V614000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P091
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 14, 2016
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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