CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
- Risk
- If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
- 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
Certain vehicles have doors that may unlatch unexpectedly when closed. A door that opens while the vehicle is moving can distract the driver and raise the risk of a crash. An occupant who is not wearing a seatbelt could also fall out of the vehicle and be injured.
Land Rover will notify affected owners. Dealers will update the keyless entry software at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, referencing recall P068.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup website or on CarRecallWatch.com. Until the repair is done, make sure all doors are fully closed and wear your seatbelt on every trip.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 201420152016 |