Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2016 Land Rover LR4

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2016 Land Rover LR4.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Land Rover LR4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
3

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Lr4. The contact had recently taken the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, he observed that fuel was puddling underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he had not refueled the vehicle prior to the recall repair. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the residence. The contact called the dealer and was advised to bring the vehicle back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the repair performed on NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #2

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Lr4. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph the low coolant warning light was illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard without stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was shifted to neutral, and the start/stop button was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cracks in the coolant and fuel systems that caused a leak and needed replacement. The coolant reservoir tank and fuel flange was replaced however the low coolant warning light and other lights were still on. The vehicle was then taken to a certified Land Rover repair facilities were the mechanic informed her that the coolant tank was not replaced but sealant was placed on the cracks. The independent mechanic replaced the coolant reservoir along with the brakes that the dealer that the dealer had install backwards. The contact stated that the low coolant warning light was still illuminated and that neither facilities could remedy the issue. The contact state that she received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was contacted and informed her that there was no recall for her vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified and informed her to contact the dealer to schedule a recall repair appointment. The contact stated that while waiting for the dealer to verify the recall, she was driving at 75 mph, when the power steering and braking capability was lost with smoke and fire coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated she pulled over and her and her child exited the vehicle without injury. The fire and police department were contacted. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it sat for several months without repairs. The failure cause was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was still at the dealer . The insurance company was.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #3

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Lr4. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a temporary repair was available and to notify the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure.


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