Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 19 2022 Range Rover SUVs from the United States. That’s why

Jaguar Land Rover first noticed this problem in the 2022 Range Rover SUVs in April and immediately launched an investigation throughout the plant.

Jaguar Land Rover has found that the front crash sensors on some 2022 Range Rovers did not meet the requirements, which could lead to serious consequences. As a result, the automaker has announced the recall of 19 cars in the US manufactured from 2 to 22 February this year. It has been found that 100 percent of these vehicles suffer from this problem if both front impact sensors can weaken over time, resulting in active restraint systems not working properly.

If the front impact sensors are weakened, there is a risk that the airbags may trip for no apparent reason. This carries the risk of injury and may have additional consequences for the driver’s ability to drive the vehicle, which could potentially lead to another accident in which an airbag has already been used.

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The carmaker first noticed the problem in April and immediately launched an investigation across the plant, culminating in a suspension of shipments on April 5th. This month, the automaker determined that the problem “poses an unreasonable risk to safety,” and is now voluntarily starting to recall it, according to documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

However, the automaker said it was unaware of the accidents and injuries resulting from the problem. It will begin notifying owners of the recall starting July 8th. Land Rover a repairman, where a technician will tighten the front impact sensor clasp to the desired torque level. Repairs will be done for free.

Date of first publication: 2:04 PM IST on May 22, 2022