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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, RANGE ROVER SPORT — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-06-05

Land Rover DISCOVERY, RANGE ROVER SPORT tow ball instructions are inadequate

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-05
Manufacturer	LAND ROVER
Models affected	DISCOVERY, RANGE ROVER SPORT
Units affected	178444
Defect	The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
Remedy	Customers will be provided with an additional retaining bracket to fit to the vehicle when using the detachable tow ball together with full installation instructions.
Recall number	R/2024/326
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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