LAND ROVER — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-23

Land Rover Defender vehicles have an improperly manufactured fuel tank

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-23
Manufacturer	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Models affected	DEFENDER
Model year	2026
Units affected	6
Defect	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin._x000D_ In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remedy	Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
Recall number	26V263000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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