EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Motor vehicles
Passenger car Land Rover “Defender, Discovery” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02608/26
Summary
The Land Rover Defender and Discovery models (production dates 20–31 January 2026) pose a serious fire risk due to a thinner-than-specified fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve, which may fail in a crash, leading to fuel leakage. The vehicles do not comply with EU motor vehicle safety regulations. A recall is required to address the hazard.
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Product
Passenger car — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Defender, Discovery · LE, LR, e5*2007/46*0092*13, e5*2007/46*1055*10
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 20.01.2026 - 31.01.2026
What is the risk?
- The fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve is thinner than specified. In the event of a crash, the tank may not withstand the impact adequately, which could lead to fuel leakage and potentially cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/09/2026
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