Recall 23V-789
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalled the 2023 Land Rover Defender: Service brakes, hydraulic (critical fasteners).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-789
- Reported
- November 22, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 121 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.
The risk
Detached brake calipers can reduce braking ability and cause structural wheel damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-[removed]. Land Rover's number for this recall is N848.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Defender 2023