Land Rover Discovery: Steering Control May Be Compromised

Land Rover is recalling 686 Discovery and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because a bolt connecting the front lower control arm may not be tightened correctly, potentially causing the joint to separate and compromise steering control. Drivers may notice warning signs including noise, an ABS warning light, or a misaligned steering wheel before a problem occurs. Affected vehicles will need to have the front lower control arm replaced and the bolt properly tightened.

Recalling firm

LAND ROVER

Product

Vehicles: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. Units affected: 686

Reason

It has been identified that clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The driver will receive a warning in the form of noise a ABS warning light on the vehicles instrument panel or the misalignment steering wheel. In addition this is an early life failure. However if the driver does not heed the warning signs then the control the vehicle can be effected which can lead to an increased risk of a crash. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-12-31

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/23bcddfd-2eba-44fa-84af-fc7199aa725b