CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
- Risk
- If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some engines in these vehicles may have connecting rod bolts that were not torqued correctly during assembly. Over time, the connecting rod can separate from the crankshaft, causing the engine to seize while you are driving.
An engine seizure can cause a sudden loss of power and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.
Land Rover will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected engine at no cost to you. You can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 and reference recall P055. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover LR4 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2015 |