Land Rover Defender: Sudden Loss Of Brake Fluid
Land Rover is recalling 1,178 Defender vehicles because the front brake pipe can rub against bolts and wear through, potentially causing brake fluid loss. If brake fluid leaks, the vehicle's braking performance will be reduced and stopping distances will increase, which could affect vehicle stability. Dealers will complete or verify a previous brake-related repair and replace any damaged brake pipes.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER. Units affected: 1,178
- Reason
- P053 campaigned vehicles - Brake Disc to Hub Bolts where the front brake pipe from caliper to the brake flexible hose is subsequently showing signs of a chafe condition in some instances it has been reported that a noise is present or the loss of brake fluid has occurred. If the brake pipe continues to chafe through sudden loss of brake fluid could be experienced. Brake fluid loss will illuminate a red warning triangle. Brake fluid loss will ultimately result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit increasing stopping...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-07-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ed661dd8-af36-48c1-9f13-8bb2b2bcc374