Land Rover Discovery Sport: An Electrical Overload May Cause A Failure Of The Metal Ozide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor

Land Rover is recalling 90,550 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles due to a potential electrical overload in the 48-volt system that could damage a component called a Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. The issue will be fixed by installing updated software that prevents the electrical failure. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
LAND ROVER
Product
Vehicles: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. Units affected: 90,550
Reason
An electrical overload event in the 48Volt (V) electrical system may cause a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. Remedy: The vehicles will be updated with the latest software which mitigates the electrical failure condition.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-11-13
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f8746716-1af9-4c74-ab12-1ac40440e92e