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2017-2018 Land Rover Discovery recall: software

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 12, 2020. It covers about 1,553 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,553
reported
Mar 12, 2020
owners notified
Apr 13, 2020
related complaints
27

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Risk
If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.

Recall number 20V143000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 20V143000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Land Rover Discovery software?

Yes. Recall 20V143000, reported on March 12, 2020, covers about 1,553 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V143000?

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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