2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar · Visibility & cameras
Visibility defect may reduce the driver's view
The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 18V139000 includes certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. 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. If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The driver may have a reduced view because a wiper, window, defroster or related visibility feature does not work correctly
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- NHTSA campaign 18V139000
- The manufacturer filing lists 7,090 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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