Land Rover Defender recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 6, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalls 2020–2025 Land Rover Defender, Raised Air Intake

Recall number

24E102000

Brand / firm

Land Rover

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 485 units

Why it was recalled

A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.

What to do

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.