NHTSA Recall #18V139000 — LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar VISIBILITY
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ID: #18V139000MFR: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
What This Recall Means
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
Risk if Unfixed
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
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What happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
Risk if unfixed
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Original NHTSA model designations: LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V139000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
Is the 2018 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM recall for the 2018 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar? (Campaign #18V139000)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows. If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.