The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E085000·Announced 2024-10-10

Land Rover Recalls AJ20-P6 Engines for Oil Filter Housing Cracks

Land Rover is recalling AJ20-P6 replacement engines because the oil filter housing may crack and leak, increasing the risk of fire or road hazards.

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 (cracking oil filter housing) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain AJ20-P6 replacement engines. The recall is due to a defect where the oil filter housing may crack and leak.

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, oil leaking onto the road can create a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the oil filter housing assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 6, 2024. 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION recall
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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