Recall alert: 170K Land Rovers, Jaguars recalled

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Recall alert FILE PHOTO: The NHTSA announced the recall of 170,169 Land Rovers and Jaguars. (Ryan - stock.adobe.com)

Jaguar Land Rover of North America has announced a recall of 170,169 Land Rovers because of a problem with the DC-DC converter.

When the converter fails, the 12-volt system fails to charge and can lead to the complete loss of drive power and the loss of exterior lighting, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

The failure is because of an internal fault in the boost control microchip, the agency said.

The following vehicles are part of the recall:

2021-2024

  • Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • Land Rover Discovery

2020-2023

  • Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

2019-2024

  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2020-2024

  • Land Rover Range Rover

2020

  • Land Rover Discovery Sport

2020-2024

  • Land Rover Defender

2021-2024

  • Jaguar F-Pace

2021-2022

  • Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles

The company does not have a remedy yet, but one is under development.

Owners will get letters alerting them to the issue after June 12, with a second being sent once a remedy is available, the NHTSA said.

In the meantime, owners of the recalled vehicles can call Land Rover at 800-637-6837. The company’s internal recall numbers are D126 and H575.

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