On the Dash:
- Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 121,500 U.S. Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles over cracked front suspension knuckles.
- The recall follows a NHTSA investigation, with no accidents or injuries reported.
- Dealers will be notified Aug. 19, and owners can have the knuckle replaced or reinforced.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 121,500 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles in the United States due to a potential front suspension knuckle defect, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported Wednesday. The issue could cause the upper suspension arm to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 2014 through 2017 model-year vehicles, with all affected cars believed to have the problem. Cracks can develop in the aluminum front suspension knuckle at the point where it connects to the upper control arm ball joint, potentially compromising steering control.
The NHTSA investigation began in June after multiple owners reported fractured front steering knuckles. Jaguar Land Rover has recorded 96 complaints related to Range Rover models and 14 concerning Range Rover Sports. No accidents or injuries have been linked to the defect so far.
The recall number is 25V514. Dealers will be formally notified about the recall on Aug. 19, though the agency has not announced when owners will receive alerts. Vehicle owners can take their cars to authorized Jaguar Land Rover repair facilities to either replace the knuckle if a crack is detected or install a reinforcing bracket to prevent future fractures.
