NHTSA Campaign 21V424000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Reported Jun 3, 2021 · 163 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2020 | 163 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2021 | 163 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V424000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.