CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.
- Risk
- Detached brake calipers can reduce braking ability and cause structural wheel damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N848.
- 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 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles that were modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition may have had their brake calipers reinstalled improperly. The calipers can detach from the vehicle.
If a brake caliper detaches, braking ability can be reduced and the wheel can suffer structural damage, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own a vehicle affected by this recall, the repair is free: an authorized Land Rover dealer will reinstall the brake calipers at no charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. You can also contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Defender | 2023 |
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