Land Rover recall in Australia
Land Rover have issued a recall for two of its mid-sized SUVs in Australia. The models are the Discovery Sport 2017 MY 2.0L Diesel with automatic transmission (497 affected) and the Range Rover Evoque 2016 & 2017 MY 2.0L Diesel with automatic transmission (300 affected). The cars were produced between July 4 and October 10, 2016. This concerns vehicles within the following VIN ranges; Discovery Sport SALC2AN9HH633943 to SALCA2BN2HH653045 and Range Rover Evoque SALVA2BN2HH168185 to SALVA5BN3HH188706. The recall is due to an engine fault, according to the report filed with the Australian Consumer Commission, which states “The engine harness may have been routed incorrectly and as a result could contact the water charge air cooler bracket. Vibration of the engine may cause chafing that results in the outer sheath of the cable wearing through, exposing the wires of the engine harness.” Exposing the wires could present a hazard. Depending on the location of the chafing, electrical arcing and short circuit may occur, which may result in a loss of the electric steering system, engine cut-out without warning, melting of engine parts, smoke or an under-bonnet fire. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a preferred authorised Land Rover dealership, who will perform inspections and repairs on the engine harness and water charge cooler bracket as needed. Until the car is inspected, it is recommended that it is parked outside, preferably away from other vehicles and property. This follows a recall issued for the Discovery Sport and Evoque last week involving an incorrectly assembled right hand lower control arm to the knuckle joint in the front suspension, which could cause loss of suspension if the front right wheel is subjected to a jarring impact, such as hitting a kerb or pothole. The first recall was for vehicles produced between March 31 and August 25. No cars in New Zealand have been recalled, and local owners will be contacted by Land Rover distributors if their vehicles are affected.
