Land Rover Defender (Land Rover) – Raised Air Intake Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Brand
LAND ROVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain LAND ROVER DEFENDER equipment due to equipment issues. A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026