Land Rover Range Rover: Fire May Occur
Land Rover is recalling 9,720 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles because the ground wire for the air conditioning blower may not meet specifications, which can cause the wire to overheat and damage its plastic insulation. If the damage becomes severe, there is a risk of fire. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom, and the fix involves replacing the ground wire and repairing any other affected wiring or insulation.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. Units affected: 9,720
- Reason
- The ground wiring for the air conditioning blower within the cockpit harness may not be to specification. This can lead to the wire getting hot and melting the plastic insulation and associated burning smell. If ignored and the loom gets significantly damaged there is a possibility of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the earth wire. Where other wiring/insulation is affected necessary repairs will be carried out using the correct repair procedures.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cc383a4d-c5f1-4f02-a6b5-906128c3292a