About 6000 sold Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are being recalled over pulley safety concerns.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) of South Africa notified consumers today of the product recall filed by Jaguar Land Rover South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Product safety recall: Selected 2024–2027 Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are being recalled due to a potential safety defect.
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The F-PACE, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are selected affected models of a 2024-to-2027 make.
“The affected vehicles were made available for sale nationally during the following periods:
- F-PACE: March 2024 to January 2025
- Defender: March 2024 to April 2026
- Discovery: March 2024 to April 2026
- Range Rover: March 2024 to June 2024
- Range Rover Sport: March 2024 to June 2024
- Range Rover Velar: March 2024 to April 2026”
Jaguar Land Rover says a concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high-torsion input.
It is feared it may cause the pulley to clash and damage the engine oil pressure and temperature sensor and that a damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor may result in an engine oil leak, creating a potential slip hazard for other road users, particularly riders of two-wheeled vehicles.
“Consumers who own the affected vehicles are called upon to visit their nearest Jaguar Land Rover dealership to arrange for an inspection. The Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley will be replaced free of charge,” the statement reads.
For questions relating to this recall, consumers are urged to direct their concerns to ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.
