Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 18V-139 · 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 18V-139 covers 7,090 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
The risk
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 104 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 14, 2017 to November 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.