NHTSA recall 18V-087 (18V087000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 1, 2018 - about 8,211 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V087000
- Also written as
- 18V-087
- Manufacturer number
- N138
- Reported
- February 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,211
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-087 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.