CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
- 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 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles built in mid-2016 have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail because of an assembly error. If a fastener fails, the steering knuckle can separate from the suspension, which can affect how the vehicle handles and raise the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the hardware connecting the front lower control arm to the knuckle. Owners will also be notified by Land Rover, but you can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 and check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 20162017 |