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Land Rover Range Rover Phev Recall 23V031: Hybrid SUV May Not Warn Pedestrians When Reversing

NHTSA campaign 23V031, reported January 26, 2023, 868 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

These vehicles do not produce enough warning sound for pedestrians when they are stationary or moving in reverse. The hybrid models fall short of the federal minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles, so people nearby, including pedestrians, may not notice an approaching vehicle.

When pedestrians are unaware of a vehicle backing up or starting to move, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this seriously when parking, pulling out, or in areas with people close to the vehicle.

An authorized dealer will update the audio amplifier software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup, or contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 (Land Rover recall number N742).

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V031Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover PHEV and 2020-2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742.
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.

Affected vehicles

Land Rover Range Rover Phev20202021
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Phev202020212022