Recall 18V011 affects 2,583 2009-2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Free repair at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 2,583 2009-2010 Range Rover SUVs equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during a crash deployment after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Land Rover dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2009-2010 Land Rover Range Rover is the metal pressure device inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash that requires the passenger air bag, the inflator is supposed to create gas quickly enough to fill the bag and cushion the occupant. The module depends on that pressure staying controlled inside the inflator body.
On affected Range Rover vehicles, the inflator is a non-desiccated Takata unit with ammonium nitrate propellant. Non-desiccated means it does not have a drying agent inside to control moisture. After long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling, the propellant degrades. During an air bag deployment, that degraded propellant can create excessive pressure and rupture the inflator instead of inflating the bag normally.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can drive normally, with no air bag light, noise, or change in feel that tells an owner the inflator has degraded.
Who's affected?
Covers the same front air bag component across both included Range Rover model years.
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2,583 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An exploding front passenger air bag inflator can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Schedule the recall repair soon so the air bag assembly can be replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Land Rover Range Rover is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free passenger front air bag assembly replacement that removes the inflator risk during air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V011 and Land Rover recall P083 when you call.
- Avoid relying on model year alone because sale and registration state affect this Range Rover recall; the VIN decides.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about scheduling or recall eligibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the front passenger air bag assembly covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall, and the dealer repair is available now. If you paid out of pocket for this passenger air bag repair before the recall notice, Land Rover's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Land Rover customer service for the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 8, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 11, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 28, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 27, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V011?
Recall 18V011 covers 2,583 2009-2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during deployment after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Land Rover dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Land Rover Range Rover is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Range Rover is included in recall 18V011. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule replacement of the front passenger air bag assembly. Reference recall number 18V011 or Land Rover recall P083 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover will replace the front passenger air bag assembly free of charge at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V011?
The risk is an inflator explosion during a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag. Sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. The free dealer repair replaces the affected front passenger air bag assembly.
What if I bought my Land Rover Range Rover used?
The free repair still applies. This recall depends on the VIN and the vehicle's original sale or registration history in listed states, so the year and model are not enough. Check your VIN, then call a Land Rover dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V011000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V011 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V011000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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