Recall
Land Rover Defender — 21V435000
NHTSA ID
21V435000
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2021-06-08
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Units Affected
2,622
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
N598
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Consequence
Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.