Land Rover recall: Fuel may leak
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
| All New Discovery | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
| Range Rover Evoque | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
| Range Rover Sport | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
| Discovery Sport | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
| Range Rover Velar | 5 May 2016 | 31 Jan 2018 | 1,537 |
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 13 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.