JLR has issued a recall for six SUV lines, but only for certain examples from the 2024 model year.
The cause is an oil filter housing that can crack and leak high-pressure oil into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. The leaking oil can also pose a danger to other road users if it ends up on the road surface.
The SUVs affected are the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar F-Pace.
According to two recalls published by the NHTSA on June 17, a total of 2,128 vehicles are affected in the US.
JLR said in the notices that there have been “a small number” of fires caused by leaking oil filters. The automaker also said it has received seven claims and field reports in the US related to the problem, the first of which dates back to April 6.
The solution involves dealers replacing the oil filter and its housing, as well as any O-rings, during a service performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Owners will be notified by mail starting August 9 to take their vehicle to a JLR service center. Anyone wanting more information can contact JLR at 1-800-637-6837 (recall reference number N908) or visit JLR’s recall page.