Land Rover Windshield Recall 12V485000 (36 Vehicles)

The problem

Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.

The fix

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall began on October 29, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Contacts

Land Rover's number for this recall is P028. 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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Land Rover dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 12V485000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2012 Land Rover Range Rover	45	4	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Questions

Is the 12V485000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 12V485000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 12V485000 announced?

JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 2012. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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