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August 8, 2016 Service bulletin

Issue: brand new service engines (3.0 TDV6) with a loud knocking noise following first start up after fitment

Land Rover technical service bulletin SSM72919 for 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Bulletin number
SSM72919
Component
Engine
Summary
Issue: brand new service engines (3.0 tdv6) with a loud knocking noise following first start up after fitment. Analysis of returned engines has shown the left hand (lh) camshaft/chain sprocket alignment marks were incorrect as a result of the technician not following the topix procedure for refitting the fuel injection pump which is driven off the rear of the left hand (lh) side cylinder head exhaust camshaft.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints in the engine category.

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