TSB: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY SPORT, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT (1974–2018)

Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 — March 8, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSFCC_08MAR18_16
ManufacturerLAND ROVER
ModelsDISCOVERY, DISCOVERY SPORT, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT
Model Years1974–2018
Date IssuedMarch 8, 2018
Date Added to NHTSAMay 14, 2018
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected72 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1996 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1996 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1995 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1994 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1994 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1993 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1993 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1992 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1992 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1991 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1991 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1990 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1990 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1989 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1989 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1988 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1987 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1974 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized LAND ROVER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SFCC_08MAR18_16) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.