Land Rover Defender and Discovery recall: The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Inspect the exhaust downpipe to catalytic converter joint. If the fixings are present torque them up to the required torque specification. If any fixings are missing they will be replaced…
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value.
The fix
Inspect the exhaust downpipe to catalytic converter joint. If the fixings are present torque them up to the required torque specification. If any fixings are missing they will be replaced and torqued to the required specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender | 2 Nov 2020 | 11 Mar 2021 | 4,002 |
| Discovery | 2 Nov 2020 | 11 Mar 2021 | 4,002 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 April 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.