LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V044000

Make Model Year
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-29 2023-02-02 2023-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N763

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6724

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Land Rover" is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

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.