Recall 18V015 covers 8,480 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles for explosive passenger air bag inflators. Free repair at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 8,480 2010-2012 Range Rover vehicles because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can explode during deployment after long-term propellant degradation. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Land Rover dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover is the metal canister inside the passenger-side air bag module. In a crash that triggers the air bag, the inflator rapidly produces gas so the bag fills in front of the passenger.
In NHTSA campaign 18V015, the affected inflator contains a propellant that breaks down after long exposure to humidity and repeated temperature changes. As that propellant degrades, pressure inside the inflator can rise too violently during deployment. Instead of inflating the bag in a controlled way, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag system can look normal until a crash causes the passenger frontal air bag to deploy.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| Units affected | 8,480 |
| 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 inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the air bag repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag assembly replacement that removes the defective inflator risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V015 when you call.
- Confirm any past sale or registration state with the dealer, because this recall depends on where the Range Rover was sold or registered.
- Ask the dealer about carrying a front-seat passenger before the repair if you cannot get an appointment right away.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the front passenger air bag assembly covered by recall 18V015. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now. Because Land Rover has a general reimbursement plan on file, ask Land Rover customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for a related front passenger air bag repair you paid for before the recall repair.
| 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 18V015?
Recall 18V015 covers 8,480 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during deployment after long-term propellant degradation. Land Rover dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Range Rover is included in recall 18V015. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag assembly replacement. Reference recall number 18V015 and Land Rover recall number P084 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost to the owner. Land Rover dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is serious injury or death from sharp metal fragments. If the passenger frontal air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator can explode and send fragments toward the driver or other occupants. The dealer repair replaces the affected front passenger air bag assembly.
What if I bought my 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 Zone B or Zone C states. Check your VIN, then call a Land Rover dealer with recall number 18V015 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V015000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V015 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V015000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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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