CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
- Risk
- Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Land Rover Defender vehicles from model years 2020 to 2022 have smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, which can be triggered by a bright light shining on the back of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to stop working.
When these lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not see you braking or turning, which can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021, or you can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 (recall N598). You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Defender | 202020212022 |
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