The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V889000·Announced 2016-12-09

Land Rover Recalls 2016-2017 Models for Front Control Arm Defect

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2016-2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because front lower control arm fasteners may fail, potentially causing the steering knuckle to separate.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front lower control arm fasteners) that could lead to steering knuckle separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The recall covers Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured between May 30, 2016, and August 24, 2016, and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured between June 7, 2016, and August 26, 2016.

The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error. This failure could result in the separation of the steering knuckle. If the fasteners fail and the knuckle separates, vehicle handling may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, DISCOVERY SPORT
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
220

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
  • DISCOVERY SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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