Jaguar Land Rover has issued a recall notice for certain 2022 and 2023 Range Rover vehicles in the United States due to a potential water ingress issue affecting the rearview camera.
The affected vehicles, manufactured at the Solihull plant in the UK between March 2, 2022, and December 15, 2023, are equipped with a rearview camera (part number L8B2-19H422-AD) supplied by Robert Bosch. This critical safety component plays a crucial role in driver awareness and assists with parking and maneuvering.
The core issue stems from a potential delamination within the pressure compensation element of the rearview camera. This malfunction allows moisture to seep into the camera housing, leading to several undesirable consequences. Firstly, the rearview camera image may become distorted, significantly impairing the driver's visibility. In more severe cases, the camera image may completely disappear from the vehicle's touchscreen, rendering it inoperable.
Jaguar Land Rover first began investigating this concern in September 2024 after receiving multiple field reports from customers experiencing issues with their rearview cameras. These reports included instances of degraded image quality and complete loss of rearview camera functionality.
The company estimates that approximately 25% of rearview cameras produced within a specific timeframe are susceptible to this delamination issue. To date, 244 field reports and claims related to this concern have been received in the United States market alone.
While the specific remedy for this issue has yet to be finalized, Jaguar Land Rover will notify its dealers in North America as soon as it becomes available. All affected customers will subsequently receive notification letters by February 14, 2025. The company is expected to replace the faulty rearview cameras free of charge for all affected owners.
This recall highlights the importance of ongoing vehicle safety monitoring and prompt action by manufacturers to address potential defects. By proactively identifying and rectifying this issue, Jaguar Land Rover aims to ensure the safety and satisfaction of its customers.