Discovery (LR), Defender (LE)
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00806/21 |
| Brand | Land Rover |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | e5*2007/46*0125 e5*2007/46*0092 e5*2007/46*1055 e5*2007/46*1054 |
| Published | 11 June 2021 |
Risk Description
The gasket fixings between the exhaust downpipe and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the correct torque and could become loose over time.As a result, hot exhaust gases could leak into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 19/04/2021
Product Description
Passenger car