The Land Rover Discovery slots in around the middle of the British brand's range of SUVs, packing a third row of seats that accommodates two people; most will appreciate this mid-range truck's ability to carry five along with their stuff. The Discovery's interior is surprising straightforward considering the amount of technology and luxury features are on offer. Land Rover is one of the few brands still brave enough to offer diesel power in North America.
Issue:
This recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.
Safety Risk:
Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
None of the affected engines have been installed in vehicles. Land Rover will instruct dealers to replace the oil filter housing assembly before each engine is installed.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, an oil channel in the engine camshaft carrier wasn't drilled correctly. As a result, a buildup of oil pressure could cause an oil leak.
Safety Risk:
An engine oil leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the camshaft carrier and replace it, if necessary. The dealer will also replace the catalytic converter, gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and exhaust oxygen sensors, as necessary.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners could be damaged. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front seat belt pretensioner tubes for damage. The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt retractors, if necessary.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the ground connection for the battery may not be properly attached to the chassis. This could cause various electrical problems. As a result, there could be a loss of electrical power while driving, which could cause the engine to turn off.
Note: This is an expansion of Land Rover Recall N400 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-533).
Safety Risk:
A loss of power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the battery ground stud on the chassis.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, when towing a trailer, the trailer lights may not turn on. As a result, a following driver may not recognize that a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer or that it is braking.
Safety Risk:
Trailer lights that do not work could reduce the vehicle’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Body Control Module software.
Issue:
One vehicle was produced and delivered with an incorrect vehicle identification number (VIN).
Safety Risk:
Canadian regulations have strict requirements for the VIN that must be followed.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover has removed the affected vehicle from the market.
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