CHAMPION DEFENDER 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : DEFENDER | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V435000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-09-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-06-08 | Date Added to Database: 2021-06-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: N598 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2622 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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