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2019-2023 Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery and others recall: oil/lubrication

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 2, 2023. It covers about 6,724 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,724
reported
Feb 2, 2023
owners notified
Mar 29, 2023
related complaints
94

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication

What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Recall number 23V044000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about engine problems.

2020 Land Rover Defender2021 Land Rover Defender2022 Land Rover Defender2023 Land Rover Defender2022 Land Rover Discovery2023 Land Rover Discovery2020 Land Rover Range Rover2021 Land Rover Range Rover2022 Land Rover Range Rover2023 Land Rover Range Rover2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Questions about recall 23V044000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2023 Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery and others oil/lubrication?

Yes. Recall 23V044000, reported on February 2, 2023, covers about 6,724 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V044000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

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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