Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Land Rover Are Recalling Over 1.9 Million SUVs

1. Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,889,110

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 13, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02. 

2.  Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V023000

Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 58,729

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.