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Land Rover ABA-LA40A; ABA-LA44; ABA-LS44 — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-05-26

Land Rover tow hook design insufficient, play in receiving end, may wear, towed vehicle detach.

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-26
Manufacturer	Land Rover
Models affected	ABA-LA40A; ABA-LA44; ABA-LS44
Units affected	144
Defect	Due to insufficient design consideration for the genuine accessory tow hook, some units have play within the vehicle's receiving end. As a result, vibrations during vehicle towing can cause rattling at the tow hook mounting part, leading to wear of the tow hook. In the worst case, there is a risk that the towed vehicle may detach.
Component	Other (Chassis/Body)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	A support bracket kit will be distributed to all vehicle users. The installation of the support bracket kit is to be performed by the user.
Recall number	外-41930
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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