LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V337000

Make Model Year
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-22 2018-05-23 2018-05-25

Production Dates: 2016-09-28 - 2017-01-10

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N206

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1917

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.