N782 Incorrect Rear Taillights Installed – 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

April 6, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V251000

Incorrect Rear Taillights Installed/FMVSS 108

Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V251

Manufacturer JaguareBay logo Land RovereBay logo North America, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 5

 

Summary

JaguareBay logo Land RovereBay logo North America, LLC (Land RovereBay logo) is recalling certain 2023 Land RovereBay logo Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect rear taillights that do not illuminate correctly. In addition, the brake lights may not illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ” Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Land RovereBay logo customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land RovereBay logo’s number for this recall is N782.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Publication No.: N782
Model: Range Rover Sport (L 1)
Model Year: 202 3
Date of Issue: 17 April 2023

Incorrect Rear Lamp Specification

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL:

DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE ANO THE EFFECT ON VEHICLE OPERATION

A potential concern has been identified on specific vehicles within the above vehicle range.
A concern has been identified on certain 2023 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles where the incorrect speclication rear lamps have been installed. An incorrect specification rear lamp will result in the indicator flashing amber color as opposed to red for the US market, and the bodyside brake lamps not to function correctly.

Incorrect illumination ofthe rear indicators may confuse drivers and other road users following the vehicle. The incorrect rear lamp part may result in the indicator and brake lamp not being seen from the rear of the vehicle and an increased risk of a crash. The incorrect rear lamp parts do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS 108.

 

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

JLR has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles to repair the vehicle.

Following procedures appropriate to your market and as required by local legislation, owners of affected vehicles should be contacted requesting that the owner contact their nearest retailer/authorized repairer as soon as possible to arrange for the repair to be completed. The National Sales Companies (NS Cs), Importer, Regional Office or Government agency will contact the customers. If you have any questions about this process, please contact your NSC/1 mporter or Regional Office for more information.

Check the JLR Warranty Portal to make sure affected vehicles are oorrectly identified prior to starting this campaign. The Warranty Portal will be updated to reflect only those vehicles affected.

Retailers/authorized repairers are reminded that they must not sell vehicles identified as affected by this campaign until such time as the repair has been successfully oompleted.

An owner may indicate that a repair has already been completed for this concern, in which case the full cost of the repair should be reimbursed. Refer to the warranty section of this campaign for details of the Customer Reimbursement and Related Damage Process. At the time of confirming a booking for a vehicle repair, make sure you check the Warranty Portal to confirm if there are any other outstanding campaigns, to make sure the correct parts are available and adequate workshop time is allocated for repairs to be completed in one visit.

For information purposes, a Technical Question and Answer document is attached.

 

FOR THE ATTENTION OF NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES ONLY:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reference number: 23V-251

Visit the Br~ish Brands Sales Suite (BBSS) website for a list of affected vehicles at your retailer/authorized repairer. Unsold vehicles must be repaired prior to handover of the vehicle for retail sale.

 

REGULATORY INFORMATION

JaguareBay logo Land RovereBay logo North America, LLC have informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of their intent to perform a Safety Recall on certain 2023 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles imported into the United States markets. Information relating to this Safety Recall will be posted on the NHTSAwebsite. Un~ed States Federal regulations require that retailers/authorized repairers must be notified within a reasonable time after the manufacturer decides that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety or a non-0:>mpliance exists. United States Federal Law requires retailers/authorized repairers to complete any outstanding Safety Recall before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a retailer/authorized repairer could result in a maximum civil penalty of up to the equivalent of $26,315.00 USO per violation and the equivalent of $131,564,183.00 USO for a related series of violations. This Safety Recall serves as notification to all retailers/authorized repairers in the United States and Federalized Territories that any affected new vehicles may not be sold and delivered for customer use until the Safety Recall repair is completed.

JaguareBay logo Land RovereBay logo North America, LLC recommends that affected sales demonstrator and loaner vehicles are repaired before use, and that used vehicles are repaired before sale. Retailers/authorized repairers who choose to proceed against this recommendation, where legally permitted, must clearly and oonspicuously disclose the open Safety Recall notice to the applicable customers.

 

Parts lnformation

DescriptionPart NumberQty
Rear lamp – RightLR1830531
Rear lamp – LeftLR1830551

 

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Refer to the Information In PDF below…

 

 


Technical Questions And Answers

FOR USE ON ENQUIRY

Jaciuar Land RovereBay logo N782

Certain 2023 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles where the incorrect snecification rear lamos have been installed.

A concern has been identified on certain 2023 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles where the incorrect specification rear lamps have been installed. An incorrect specification rear lamp will result in the indicator flashing amber color as opposed to red for the US market, and the bodyside brake lamps not to function correctly.

Question 1
Who do I contact if a member of the press contacts me about this recall?
Answer
Make sure that any press enquiries are referred to the JaguareBay logo Land Ro…,, (JLR) Corpo rate Affairs office.

Question 2
Why is AR recalling certain AR models?
Answer
A very small number of 2023 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles have had the incorrect specification rear lamps installed. Incorrect specification rear lamp will result in the indicator flashing amber color as opposed to red for the US market, and the bodyside brake lamps not to function correctly.

Question 3
Can you tell me more about what is wrong with the vehicles?
Answer
Incorrect illumination of the rear indicators may confuse drivers and other road users following the vehicle. The incorrect rear lamp part may result in the indicator and brake lamp not being seen from the rear of the vehicle and an increased risk of a crash. The incorrect rear lamp parts do not conform to the requirements of FMV.SS 108.

Question 4
How would the customer become aware of potentially having this concern?
Answer
It is unlikely a customer would be aware of this unless advised.

Question 5
Does this concern affect vehicle safety?
Answer
JLR determined that this issue represented an unreasonable risk to safety.

Question 6
Has JLR received many complaints?
Answer
JLR is not aware of any customer complaints for this concern.

Question 7
Have there been any accidents or injuries or fires?
Answer
There have been no reports of accidents or injuries or fires relating to this concern of which JLR is aware.

Question 8
How was the condition discovered?
Answer
JLR were made aware of this issue through market field reports.

Question 9
How long has J),,f.l. known about this problem?
Answer
JLR received an initial report in October 2022.

Question 10
Is the defect leading you to any concerns regarding the reliability of a system, which is supposed to be designed and engineered for the passengers’ safety? What type of measures are you planning to take?
Answer
JLR has no concerns with the overall reliability of the vehicle. JLR carefully monitors field data to make sure that any matters relating to safety and compliance are rigorously investigated.

Question 11
What has JLR done in production?
Answer
Changes have been made in the vehicle assembly production processes to confirm assured specification lamp installation.

Question 12
What will retailers/authorized repairers do to the whicles?
Answer
Owners will be not Wied and instructed to take their vehicle to an approved JLR retailer/authorized repairer. Vehicles will have their rear lamp inspected and where an incorrect specification rear lamp has been installed, it will be replaced with a lamp of the correct specification.

Question 13
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Answer
Certain 2023 model year Land RovereBay logo vehicles: Range Rover Sport SAU L9FUOPA101093 to SAL1L9FUPA110414, (specific vehicles within the Vehicle ldentfoation Number (VIN) ranges).

Question 14
Are other JLR models affected by these actions?
Answer
No, there are no other model affected.

Question 15
Are parts available to rework vehicles?
Answer
Parts are available to conduct this repair.

Question 16
How much will the recall cost JLR
Answer
Cost was not a factor in deciding to recall these vehicles.

Question 17
How do I know W my vehicle is affected?
Answer
All owners of potentially affected vehides will shortly receive a letter inviting them to corrtact a JLR retailer/authorized repairer for the work to be completed. Customers in the US, Brazil and Australia can check if their vehicle is eligible for a safety recall at Rover or JaguareBay logo Brand web site https://www.landroverusa.com/ownership/vin-recall.html Other countries, customers can also use the Recall Search at https:/ltopix.jaguareBay logo.jlrext.comltopix/vehicle/lookupForm

Question 18
How long does it take for the car to be inspected and repaired?
Answer
The work will be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to minimize inconvenience to customers and is e xpected to take no longer than 1 S minutes to complete. Naturally, due to retailer schedules, vehicles may be required for longer.

Question 19
Can I continue to drive my vehicle safely until It has been recalled?
Answer
Customers are advised to contact a Land RovereBay logo retailer/authorized repairer should they have any concerns regarding their vehicles.

Note:
Please make sure that any press enquiries are referred to the JLR Corporate Affairs o ffice.

 


Chronology :

During October and November, 2022, JaguareBay logo Land RovereBay logo (JLR) received field reports of rear lamps not functioning correctly. These reports were analyzed through JLR’s Critical Concerns Reporting Process. Vehicle Assembly plant assessments of installation procedures was conducted through December, 2022 and January, 2023.

A Product Safety and Compliance Committee (PSCC) investigation was opened on February 17, 2023. The PSCC requested the vehicle assembly plant based Plant Quality team to fully define the scope of this issue. They reported their initial findings to the PSCC on February 28, 2023.

During March, 2023, the Plant Quality team reviewed build records to identify the specification of lamps fitted to vehicles. The Plant Quality teams assessed the functional differences of an incorrect specification tail lamp fitted to a vehicle to determine which lamps would and would not operate correctly.

On March 28, 2023, the scope was discussed along with exposure and vehicle disposition confirmed. Based on the feedback provided, the PSCC progressed the issue to the Recall Determination Committee (RDC) for review.

The RDC reviewed the issue on March 30, 2023, and concluded that it resulted in a failure to comply to FMVSS 108 with the defect leading to a possible safety risk and that a safety recall should be conducted to inspect vehicles tail lamps and where necessary replace lamps for the correct specification.

JLR has received 2 claims in the US relating to this matter on October 5, 2022, and November 23, 2022.

There have been no reported accidents, injuries or fires as a result of this concern.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
LAND ROVEReBay logoRANGE ROVER SPORT2023

 


9 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V251-4935.pdf 645.399KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V251-9924.PDF 214.597KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V251-6871.pdf 310.719KB

 


SAFETY RECALL 23V251 (N782) SFCC PRESENTATION SLIDE

RMISC-23V251-1164.pdf 35.797KB

 


SAFETY RECALL 23V251 (N782) BIG 5 PRESENTATION SLIDE

RMISC-23V251-2338.pdf 50.961KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-23V251-0870.pdf 330.499KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-2

RCLQRT-23V251-8409.PDF 211.153KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-3

RCLQRT-23V251-5245.PDF 211.379KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-4

RCLQRT-23V251-1415.PDF 211.471KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V251&docType=RCL

 


 

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