Jaguar Land Rover has determined that the front crash sensors on some 2022 Range Rovers were not torqued to spec. Although that’s bad enough, the consequences of that happening could be pretty serious.
As a result, the automaker is recalling 19 vehicles in the U.S. that were made between February 2 and February 22, 2022. It has determined that 100 percent of these vehicles suffer from this issue.
The reason for the recall is that both front crash sensors may loosen over time, which could result in the active restraint systems not working properly.
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Specifically, if the front crash sensors come loose, there is a risk that the airbags could deploy for no discernible reason. That, of course, carries its own risk of injuries and could have further consequences on the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, potentially leading to another accident in which the airbag has already been spent.
Jaguar Land Rover first noticed the issue in April 2022 and it immediately launched a plant-wide investigation, which culminated in a Stop Shipment on April 5. This month, the automaker determined that the issue “represented an unreasonable risk to safety” and is now voluntarily launching this recall, per National Highways Traffic Safety Administration documents.
Fortunately, JLR is not aware of any accidents or injuries as a result of this issue. Starting on July 8, it will begin notifying owners of the recall. They will be asked to take their vehicle to an approved Land Rover repairer where a technician will tighten the front crash sensor fastener to the correct torque level. The repair will be made free of charge.
