Land Rover Lr4 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Land Rover recalls 2015 Land Rover Lr4, Range Rover Sport

Recall number

15V069000

Brand / firm

Land Rover

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.

What to do

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.