Almost 3000 Range Rovers recalled in Australia over airbag fears
Almost 3000 Range Rovers are being recalled over fears the passenger airbag could tear in an accident.
The Land Rover recall is for the Evoque model from 2020 to 2024.
"Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment," the recall notice said.
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Almost 3000 Range Rovers are being recalled over fears the passenger airbag could tear in an accident. Drive
"This could cause hot gases to escape from the airbag and result in insufficient protection to the passenger.
"In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended and hot gas escaping towards the vehicle" occupants could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their Jaguar Land Rover to schedule an appointment to have the passenger airbag replaced free of charge.
More than 2800 vehicles have been affected by the recall.
A list of vehicle identification numbers of the affected cars is available on the Department of Transport website.
For more information, call Jaguar Land Rover Australia's recall hotline on 1800 625 642.
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