Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
— Recall Campaign #20V683000
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,048 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V683000
| Manufacturer: | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | November 05, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V683000 |
| Units affected: | 3,048 |
- Description:
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
- Consequeces:
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.