LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2018: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V139000

Make Model Year
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-16 2018-03-01 2018-03-01

Production Dates: 2017-04-14 - 2017-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N143

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7090

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Land Rover" is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.

Consequence

If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.

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.