Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Land Rover recalls 2014–2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport

Recall number

16V614000

Brand / firm

Land Rover

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10,455 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

What to do

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.