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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V435000

2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender | 2022 Land Rover Defender — Exterior lighting: turn signal

Published June 9, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 8, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V435000, published June 9, 2021 and initiated June 8, 2021. Recalling firm: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC; 2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender | 2022 Land Rover Defender — Exterior lighting: turn signal.

What's the hazard

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

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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 | 2022 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 | 2022 Land Rover Defender — Exterior lighting: turn signal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V435000 on June 9, 2021. Reported hazard: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LAND ROVER. Model: DEFENDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)