TSB: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY SPORT, LR3, LR4, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, RANGE ROVER SPORT (2007–2018)

Bulletin SSM72738 — April 18, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSSM72738
ManufacturerLAND ROVER
ModelsDISCOVERY, DISCOVERY SPORT, LR3, LR4, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, RANGE ROVER SPORT
Model Years2007–2018
Date IssuedApril 18, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 16, 2018
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected53 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

ISSUE: THE BONNET OPEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON BUT THE BONNET APPEARS CLOSED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ALARM TO TRIGGER OR THE VEHICLE TO NOT LOCK.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2016 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2016 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2016 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR4 2015 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2015 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR4 2014 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2014 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR4 2013 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2013 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR4 2012 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER LR4 2011 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR4 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER LR4 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LAND ROVER LR4 2010 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
LAND ROVER LR3 2009 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR3 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
LAND ROVER LR3 2007 160000 STRUCTURE

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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 (SSM72738) 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.