Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Evoque recall: Steering control may be compromised
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The driver will receive a warning in the form of noise…
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the affected front lower control arm to knuckle fixing and apply the correct torque. Some vehicles require recall remedy actions to one side only…
What’s wrong
It has been identified that clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The driver will receive a warning in the form of noise a ABS warning light on the vehicles instrument panel or the misalignment steering wheel. In addition this is an early life failure. However if the driver does not heed the warning signs then the control the vehicle can be effected which can lead to an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the affected front lower control arm to knuckle fixing and apply the correct torque. Some vehicles require recall remedy actions to one side only others to both sides of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 31 Mar 2016 | 25 Aug 2016 | 343 |
| Range Rover Evoque | 31 Mar 2016 | 25 Aug 2016 | 343 |
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 31 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.