The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V694000·Announced 2020-11-10

Land Rover Recalls 2019-2020 Discovery Models for Electrical Faults

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles because a loose battery ground stud may cause electrical power loss or vehicle shutdown while driving.

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 (loose battery ground stud) that can cause the vehicle to shut down while driving, creating a significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The recall addresses a loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis, which may result in various electrical faults.

These electrical faults could cause a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving. If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
11,084

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 (1)

  • DISCOVERY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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