Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Fuel May Leak
Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 74,118 Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport vehicles because fuel hoses under the hood can wear through over time where they rub against plastic engine cover posts. If the hose fails, diesel fuel may leak onto the hot exhaust manifold, creating a fire risk, or onto the road, creating a skid hazard. The fix involves securing the hoses properly, trimming the plastic posts, and inspecting the protective sleeves for damage.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT. Units affected: 74,118
- Reason
- The under bonnet fuel hoses routed on top of the engine may chafe against a plastic moulded noise suppressing material retaining posts on the underside of the engine top cover. The fuel hoses can over time chafe through the protective sleeve and fuel hose. Should the fuel hose wear through there will be an increased diesel fuel odour due to diesel fuel leaking. If this warning is ignored diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold (potential fire hazard) or onto the road surface (potential skid hazard). Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ensure the securing...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-08-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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