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2020-2022 Land Rover Defender recall: turn signal

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 8, 2021. It covers about 2,622 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,622
reported
Jun 8, 2021
owners notified
Sep 27, 2021
related complaints
53

Exterior lighting: turn signal

What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Risk
Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

Recall number 21V435000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 21V435000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Land Rover Defender turn signal?

Yes. Recall 21V435000, reported on June 8, 2021, covers about 2,622 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V435000?

Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

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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