Vehicle recallDVSA
Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport recalled over a safety defect
The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Discovery
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 28/05/2004 – 16/09/2016
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- N923
Range Rover Sport
- Build dates
- 26/11/2002 – 05/03/2013
- Manufacturer reference
- N923
What to do now
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/326). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
Defect
The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
Remedy
Customers will be provided with an additional retaining bracket to fit to the vehicle when using the detachable tow ball together with full installation instructions.
Models
Discovery, Range Rover Sport
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport being recalled?
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.