Issue ID | 1523064 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11162259 |
Manufacurer | LAND ROVER |
Brand | LAND ROVER |
Model | RANGE ROVER SPORT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 18/12/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rear tailgate latch unlocks by itself and the tailgate opens by itself without a key or person pressing open button. Nhtsa campaign id number: 15v385000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: latches/locks/linkages potential number of units affected: 65,352 the car is parked, engine off. Land rover states my vin is not listed, yet this very dangerous situation affects my vehicle. Items could fall out of a moving vehicle causing roadway hazards. Summary: jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 range rover vehicles manufactured july 26, 2012, to march 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, to march 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed. Consequence: if a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy: land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin august 7, 2015. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p068. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OAKLAND, CA |
VIN pattern | SALSK2D4XDAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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