Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDERManufacturer campaign: D127Part: 202123488Part: 202123489Part: 202123518Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Official action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Brand or manufacturer
- LAND ROVER
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V263000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety