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CriticalREC-003784Published 18 January 2017View official notice ↗

Land Rover Discovery Sport & Range Rover Evoque

Affected
834
Category
Cars
Campaign
Q645
Supplier
Jaguar Land Rover Australia
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The defect

The engine harness may have been routed incorrectly and as a result could contact the water charge air cooler bracket. Vibration of the engine may cause chafing that results in the outer sheath of the cable wearing through, exposing the wires of the engine harness.

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The hazard

Depending on the location of the chafing, electrical arcing and short circuit may occur. A warning light on the instrument panel may illuminate. There could be loss of the electric steering system, engine cut-out without warning, melting of engine parts, smoke or an under-bonnet fire.

The remedy

Owners will be notified by letter and instructed to take their vehicle to a preferred authorised Land Rover dealership, who will inspect the engine harness and water charge cooler bracket and reposition, repair or replace parts as needed.Until the vehicle is inspected, it is recommended that it is parked outside, preferably away from other vehicles and property.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 834 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Jaguar Land Rover Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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