Land Rover Range Rover: Brakes May Fail

Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 51 Range Rover vehicles because the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. If these bolts loosen during driving, the brake caliper could detach and contact the wheel, potentially causing brake failure or a sudden tire deflation. The recall involves checking and re-tightening these bolts.

Recalling firm

LAND ROVER

Product

Vehicles: LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. Units affected: 51

Reason

Mounting bolts for the rear brake caliper may not be torqued to the correct specification. This will create noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst it is being driven and during braking and should warn the driver of the issue. However if the vehicle continues to be driven it is possible the bolts can work loose thus allowing the brake caliper to detach. This will result in the caliper contacting the road wheel which can cause brake failure or sudden deflation of the tyre with subsequent loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the mounting bolts and...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2012-12-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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