Land Rover recalls luxury 4WDs over potentially deadly fault
Jaguar Land Rover Australia is recalling almost 2000 luxury 4WD vehicles over a potentially deadly fault which can make it burst into flames.
The models affected by an electronic error are the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, MHEV models from the years 2019 and 2020.
Owners of these vehicles, which are priced around $60,000, are requested to urgently return it to their dealer.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque (pictured) MHEV models, years 2019-2020 are being recalled. Supplied
There are 1729 affected vehicles impacted by the potentially deadly error.
An electrical overload in the vehicle's electrical system is to blame, according to a recall notice on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website.
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People "may notice a burning smell" or smoke in the car, the statement from Jaguar Land Rover Australia said.
"If there is sufficient oxygen, a vehicle fire may occur, which may cause injury or death of vehicle occupants or other road users."
Jaguar Land Rover Australia said updating the vehicle with new software corrects the electrical failure.
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