NHTSA Recall # | 144259 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V392000 |
MFG Compaign # | N335 |
Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
Supplier | LAND ROVER |
Brand | LAND ROVER |
Model | RANGE ROVER |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 18/07/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/05/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/03/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 24/05/19 |
Report created | 28/05/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 65385 |
Defect summary | Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 ranger rover and 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the keyless vehicle latching system (kv latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched. |
Consequence summary | The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the kv system, disabling the kv mechanisms if necessary, and update the kv latch software, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n335. Note: vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15v-385 and need to be remedied again. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |