NHTSA recall 21V-435 (21V435000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 8, 2021 - about 2,622 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V435000
- Also written as
- 21V-435
- Manufacturer number
- N598
- Reported
- June 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,622
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Why it is dangerous
Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-435 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.