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Land Rover Range Rover Velar Recall 18V087: Fuel Rail End Caps May Leak, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V087, reported February 1, 2018, 8,211 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain gasoline vehicles with a 2.0L engine may have fuel rail end caps that can leak. The leak may release fuel vapor or liquid fuel into the engine bay.

A fuel leak near a hot engine or exhaust components can act as an ignition source, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the fuel rail at no cost, and owners will be notified by mail. You can also contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V087Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
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.

Affected vehicles

Land Rover Discovery Sport2018
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2018
Land Rover Range Rover Velar2018