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Land Rover Discovery Recall 20V694: Loose battery ground can cause sudden power loss while driving

NHTSA campaign 20V694, reported November 10, 2020, 11,084 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A loose connection between the battery ground stud and the vehicle chassis can cause various electrical faults. In some cases, the vehicle may lose electrical power or shut down while driving, and it may also lose exterior lighting.

If the vehicle shuts down or loses its exterior lights while in motion, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the battery ground stud at no cost. Land Rover will notify owners directly, and you can also contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000 (recall N400). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V694Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Risk
If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.
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 Discovery20192020