EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Land Rover “Range Rover & Range Rover Sport” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0130/15
Summary
null Incorrect routing of the brake vacuum hose can lead to a chafing condition, eventual rupture of the hose and complete loss of vacuum assistance in the braking system. This condition will result in a hard feel to the brake pedal. Vehicle braking distance may be increased, potentially causing a vehicle crash.
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Product
Passenger car — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Range Rover & Range Rover Sport · Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L V6 S/C and 5.0L V8 S/C vehicles., Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L V6 S/C and 5.0L V8 S/C vehicles.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: Range Rover: VIN range - SALGA2EEXDA100000 to SALGA2DF7EA154799. Range Rover Sport: VIN range - SALWA2EE1EA300003 to SALWA2EF6EA343373. Selected vehicles only in both ranges.
What is the risk?
- null Incorrect routing of the brake vacuum hose can lead to a chafing condition, eventual rupture of the hose and complete loss of vacuum assistance in the braking system. This condition will result in a hard feel to the brake pedal. Vehicle braking distance may be increased, potentially causing a vehicle crash.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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