2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport · Fuel, battery & fire risk
Discovery Sport 2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak
NHTSA campaign 18V087000 lists the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport for a condition in which discovery Sport 2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport in safety campaign 18V087000. The official record says: The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay. The stated safety consequence is: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Fuel vapor is present in the engine bay
- Liquid fuel leaks into the engine bay
Vehicles and scope
- 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 18V087000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
Campaign 18V087000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 18V087000
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
What owners reported
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Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Land Rover. Save campaign 18V087000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.
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