EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger Car Land Rover “Range Rover, Sport, Velar, Discovery” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0185/19
Summary
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. As a consequence, the crankshaft nose could break leading to engine power loss and the potential for engine failure. Furthermore, the loose pulley could damage under bonnet components or puncture the bonnet and become a hazard to pedestrians or other road users.
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Product
Passenger Car — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Range Rover, Sport, Velar, Discovery · Range Rover E11*2007/46*0649Range Rover Sport E11*2007/46*0909Range Rover Velar E11*2007/46*3954Discovery E11*2007/46*3784
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Specific vehicles built between 10/10/2018 and 19/12/2018
What is the risk?
- The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. As a consequence, the crankshaft nose could break leading to engine power loss and the potential for engine failure. Furthermore, the loose pulley could damage under bonnet components or puncture the bonnet and become a hazard to pedestrians or other road users.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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