HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
| Make : HITCHHIKER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-09-28 - 2017-01-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V337000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-06-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-23 | Date Added to Database: 2018-05-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: N206 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1917 | ||
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Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Land Rover" is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles. |
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Consequence:
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206. |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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