Land Rover Defender: Front Wheel May Detach
Summary Land Rover is recalling 2,666 Defender vehicles because the front axle tube may fracture over time, potentially causing the front wheel to detach. The company will install additional brackets to secure the hub and tube assembly as a safeguard if fracturing occurs. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER. Units affected: 2,666
- Reason
- It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/15a59dab-ef34-4a9d-b5a8-e5ab7213527b