√2010-2012 Land Rover Defender recalled in Australia
The fault could cause the wheel hub and suspension to fall off the car, according to the recall notice.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 349 examples of its 2010-2012 Land Rover Defender, citing a potential fault with wheel hub assembly and suspension.
The recall affects the Defender’s 90, 110 and 130 body styles, built by Land Rover between 2010 and 2012.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the wheel hub assembly and suspension may collapse or detach from the vehicle.
“If this occurs the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control.
“A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
| Date of recall notice | 22 August 2022 |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Year | 2010 to 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 349 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
Between 2010 and 2012, Land Rover Australia sold 1765 examples of the Defender.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 349 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia says Defender owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicle to an approved Jaguar Land Rover repairer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Owners can contact Jaguar Land Rover Australia’s customer relationship centre by phone on 1800 625 642 or via email at crcau@jaguarlandrover.com.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Land Rover dealership by clicking here.
The post 2010-2012 Land Rover Defender recalled in Australia appeared first on Drive.
Post a Comment for "√2010-2012 Land Rover Defender recalled in Australia"