Vehicle recall R/2017/196

Land Rover Defender recall: Sudden loss of brake fluid

DVSA recall R/2017/196 names the Land Rover Defender. It was launched 31 July 2017. It covers vehicles built 24 October 2014 to 5 January 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/196
Launched: 31 July 2017
Issued by: LAND ROVER
Manufacturer reference: N064
Vehicles: 1,178 across the lines below

What can go wrong

P053 campaigned vehicles - Brake Disc to Hub Bolts where the front brake pipe from caliper to the brake flexible hose is subsequently showing signs of a chafe condition in some instances it has been reported that a noise is present or the loss of brake fluid has occurred. If the brake pipe continues to chafe through sudden loss of brake fluid could be experienced. Brake fluid loss will illuminate a red warning triangle. Brake fluid loss will ultimately result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit increasing stopping distances. Loss of one braking circuit could compromise vehicle stability and significantly increase the risk of an accident.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. Where recall campaign P053 is yet to be completed provide the P053 remedy and ensure that the specified clearances are achieved following completion of the P053 recall remedy. In the case of vehicles that have already had recall campaign P053 completed the dealer will ensure the correct clearances are achieved. If there are any signs of damage to the left hand right hand or both sides of the front brake pipe the damaged pipe will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Land Rover Defender	24 October 2014 to 5 January 2015	1,178

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/028 Braking imbalance may make vehicle unstable 4 February 2015, Land Rover Defender
R/2014/092 Front wheel may detach 28 November 2014, Land Rover Defender
R/2021/137 The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value 19 April 2021, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery
R/2021/247 The front seat track end stop bracket may be deformed 16 August 2021, Land Rover Defender
R/2021/333 Front passenger seats missing occupancy detection sensor system 21 October 2021, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery
R/2012/069 Seat belt mounting bracket may fail 8 August 2012, Land Rover Defender

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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