LAND ROVER — Range Rover
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Environment, Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Improperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will cause stress to the exhaust joints and, over time, increase the possibility of unmeasured exhaust gas leaks. In the event of an exhaust leak, hot exhaust gases can leak under the vehicle or under the engine compartment, which can damage engine components increasing the risk of a fire.
- Origin
- United Kingdom
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about some Land Rover Range Rover cars. A part called the diesel particulate filter may not be fitted tightly enough.
What's happening? The loose part can move over time. This may cause hot exhaust gases to leak out. Leaking gas can damage parts and start a fire.
Does this affect me? It affects Range Rover cars in France, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Slovenia.
What should I do? Take your car to a Land Rover dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic if you are unsure.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Improperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will cause stress to the exhaust joints and, over time, increase the possibility of unmeasured exhaust gas leaks. In the event of an exhaust leak, hot exhaust gases can leak under the vehicle or under the engine compartment, which can damage engine components increasing the risk of a fire. · Origin: United Kingdom
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