2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender — Electrical system: software
Published June 7, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 3, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V424000, published June 7, 2021 and initiated June 3, 2021. Recalling firm: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC; 2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.
What to do
The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- DEFENDER
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER | 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V424000 on June 7, 2021. Reported hazard: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.
What should I do if I have this product?
The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LAND ROVER. Model: DEFENDER.