On January 2, 2015 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) began recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture. At this time there are no reports of any accidents or injuries. The flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid. If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. The potential number of units affected is estimated at 74, 648.
If you or someone you know has been affected by this defect, we urge you to stop using your vehicle immediately. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 13, 2015. I would urge you, however, to be proactive and contact Land Rover directly to find out if your vehicle is affected by this recall. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover’s number for this recall is P054. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
As a consumer, safety advocate, and trial lawyer, I am continually troubled by the fact that manufacturers and retailers continue to sell dangerous products. Manufacturers, in their zeal to get products on the market, often cut corners and overlook safety when designing and manufacturing products. Manufacturers have an obligation and opportunity to thoroughly assess product safety before the launch of a product. It should not take a person to get injured for a manufacturer to make a product safe.
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