Jaguar Land Rover has found itself on the news quite often lately. The Indian-owned British carmaker has once again found itself on the headlines and not for a good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the company has recalled more than 121,500 vehicles in the United States of America.Â
As per the notification released by NHTSA, safety regulators flagged a potential suspension defect in Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs which were manufactured between 2014 and 2017. The notification mentions that the front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls Range Rover in USA
The suspension knuckles connect the front wheels to components like the brake assembly. In June, the NHTSA began a preliminary investigation into 91,856 Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, specifically 2014–2017 Range Rover Sport models, to assess the extent and cause of the defect. The recall now extends beyond the vehicles covered in that initial inquiry.
While the defect may seem small and insignificant, its causality can be fatal. In the affected vehicles, these aluminum parts may develop cracks over time. Such fractures can undermine steering and braking stability, greatly heightening the risk of an accident.
Land Rover dealers in the USA will now inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. The owners of the affected vehicles are expected to be notified via email by 30 September 2025. They can also get in touch with the company through its toll free number. Land Rover’s numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027.
Jaguar Land Rover with an Indian head
This development comes shortly after JLR announced its next first Indian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the form of P.B. Balaji earlier this month. Balaji succeeds Adrian Mardell, who has expressed his desire to retire from JLR after three years as CEO and 35 years with the company. Currently working as Group CFO of the Tata Group, Balaji will take over as JLR CEO with effect from November this year.
