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Passenger car / Pickup truck — recall

Name: Passenger car / Pickup truck
Brand: Land Rover

Automotive · European Union · 2024-07-19

Origin: United Kingdom

Land Rover vehicles with cracking plastic oil filter housing, causing oil leaks

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-19
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Manufacturer	Land Rover, Range Rover
Models affected	Defender, Discovery, Velar, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover
Defect	The plastic used for the oil filter housing in some petrol and diesel engines can crack over time. This can cause oil leaks onto the engine and road. Leaked oil can ignite upon contact with hot engine parts, increasing the risk of a fire. Moreover, it can also create slippery sections, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries especially for two-wheeled vehicles.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/01932/24
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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