Land Rover is expanding a Canadian recall for some older Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models into the United States. The action covers 121,509 SUVs from the 2014 through 2017 model years for an issue that could cause the front suspension knuckle to fail.
The NHTSA’s recall documentation states that the SUVs from those years could experience a condition that causes the upper knuckle joint to crack, and in extreme cases, the upper suspension arm could detach. The detachment is most likely to occur during evasive driving maneuvers, a time when it’s important for the steering and suspension systems to work properly.
Jaguar Land Rover received 110 reports of failures but no injuries. The automaker said that Canadian-market Range Rovers and Range Rover Sports seem to be more prone to the failures than vehicles from other markets, but noted that the issue “cannot yet be technically explained.” Some have speculated that harsh Canadian winters could be to blame, which makes sense.
Dealers will inspect both front suspension knuckles for cracks and install a retaining bracket if no damage is found. If cracks are found, the front suspension knuckle assembly will be replaced. Fortunately for owners, the automaker already developed a fix during the Canadian recall, so American owners won’t have to wait.
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