LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V889000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY SPORT | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-01-27 | 2016-12-09 | 2016-12-09 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-30 - 2016-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q650/Q651
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 220
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Land Rover" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
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.
