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LAND ROVER DEFENDER; DISCOVERY — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-06-12

Land Rover vehicle fuel tank wall thickness below specification, risking fuel leak

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-06-12
Manufacturer	LAND ROVER
Models affected	DEFENDER; DISCOVERY
Units affected	32
Defect	A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire. \| Defender and Discovery 2026 Model Year Fuel Tank Wall Thickness
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.
Recall number	R/2026/177
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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