Recalls: Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport: left hand lower control arm may be incorrectly assembled
In January 2017, a recall was issued for Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 31 March 2016 to 25 August 2016. In the front suspension, the left hand lower control arm to the knuckle joint was incorrectly assembled. If the vehicle experienced a hock impact – such as a deep pothole or kerb strike – to the affected front wheel, the front suspension could fail. If the front suspension failed, the affected front wheel would separate from its lower joint and cause a loss of directional control. The recalled Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles had VINs in the range SALCA2BN2GH614589 to SALCA2BN5HH642539 (PRA 2017/15824).
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport: right hand lower control arm may be incorrectly assembled
In January 2017, a recall was issued for Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 31 March 2016 to 25 August 2016. In the front suspension, the right hand lower control arm to the knuckle joint was incorrectly assembled. If the vehicle experienced a hock impact – such as a deep pothole or kerb strike – to the affected front wheel, the front suspension could fail. If the front suspension failed, the affected front wheel would separate from its lower joint and cause a loss of directional control. The recalled Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles had VINs in the range SALCA2BN2GH612686 to SALCA2BN5HH641815 (PRA 2017/15826).
2016 Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel: wiring for engine harness could short circuit
In January 2017, a recall was issued for Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles that had 2.0-litre diesel engines and were manufactured from 4 July 2016 to 10 October 2016. In these vehicles, the engine harness may have been routed incorrectly and could contact the water charge air cooler bracket. Furthermore, vibration of the engine could cause chafing against the outer sheath of the cable and expose the wires of the engine harness. Depending on the location of the chafing, electrical arcing and a short circuit could occur – this could cause a warning light on the instrument panel to illuminate, loss of the electric steering system, the engine to cut out, engine parts to melt, smoke or an under bonnet fire. The recalled Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles had VINs in the range SALC2AN9HH633943 to SALCA2BN2HH653045 (PRA 2017/15845).
2016 Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport: front seatbelt pre-tensioner may fail
In March 2017, a recall was issued for Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016. In these vehicles, the chemical mix ratio in some seatbelt pre-tensioner initiators may not meet specification and this could cause the initiator to malfunction. In the event of a collision, the front seatbelt pre-tensioner may therefore fail to operate, increasing injury risks to the occupants (PRA 2017/15977).
2018 model year Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport: potential fuel leak
In March 2018, a recall was issued for 2018 model year Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles that had 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘Ingenium’ petrol engines. In these vehicles, the engine-mounted fuel rails may not have been manufactured correctly – this could cause fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks within the engine bay. If this occurred, vehicle occupants may notice a fuel odour and, if the bonnet was lifted, liquid fuel could be visible. If the leaking fuel came into contact with a hot surface in the engine bay, the fuel could ignite and start an under-bonnet fire. For the VIN ranges of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16680.
2015-16 Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport: Takata airbag recall
In October 2018, recall campaign N200 was issued for Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2016. These vehicles had Takata driver airbags and, over time, propellant wafers inside the airbag could absorb moisture. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure inside the metal airbag inflator housing could cause it to explode or rupture, such that metal fragments may be projected through the airbag and into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments had the potential to cause serious injury or fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17081.
2015-16 Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport: Takata airbag recall
In January 2019, recall campaign N201 was issued for 2017 model year Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. These vehicles had Takata driver’s airbags and, over time, propellant wafers inside the airbag could absorb moisture. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure inside the metal airbag inflator housing could cause it to explode or rupture, such that metal fragments may be projected through the airbag and into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments had the potential to cause serious injury or fatality. For the VINs of the recalled Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17270.
2018-20 Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport MHEV: DC/DC converter short circuit
In December 2020, recall campaign N503 was issued for Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport vehicles that had mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrains and were available for sale in Australia from 25 May 2018 to 2 October 2020. In these vehicles, an electrical overload in the 48V electrical system could cause a failure of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). Failure of the MOSFET could cause an electrical cascade failure, causing the DC/DC converter to experience an electrical short where the 12V circuit shorts to ground. When the DC/DC converter experienced an electrical short to ground, the 12V electrical system would discharge – this would be indicated by a battery warning on the instrument cluster.
Vehicle occupants may notice a burning smell and/or smoke from the DC/DC converter vent into the passenger compartment. If there was sufficient oxygen, a vehicle fire could occur – this circumstance posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18689.
Problems and faults: Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport
Overview
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Problems and faults: Land Rover L550 Discovery Sport
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