Land Rover Discovery Sport: Locking Ring May Be Incorrectly Assembled

Land Rover is recalling 958 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because a locking ring that holds the fuel delivery module in the fuel tank may not have been properly assembled. This defect could cause fuel leaks, resulting in a fuel smell, puddles under the vehicle, or diesel fuel on the road that could create a skid hazard. Land Rover will inspect and properly tighten the locking ring if needed.

Recalling firm

LAND ROVER

Product

Vehicles: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. Units affected: 958

Reason

The locking ring retaining the fuel delivery module into the fuel tank may not have been correctly assembled onto the fuel tank during the tank assembly process. The driver may smell an increase in fuel odour and in some circumstances with the vehicle static there could be liquid fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire. It is also possible for fuel to leak onto the road surface which in the case of diesel fuel can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-05-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fb386bb8-da32-41d3-8df6-85f072f98652