The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has began an initial investigation involving 91,856 vehicles manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover on Monday. The probe targets Range Rover Sport SUVs manufactured and sold between 2014 and 2017, totaling 91,856 units during that time frame.
The investigation centers around concerns regarding potentially defective front steering knuckles in the affected vehicles. The NHTSA has received reports indicating that one or both aluminum steering knuckles may have fractured. These components serve as key connectors, linking the front wheels to essential systems like the brake assembly. To date, the agency has collected 12 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) describing the issue.
As per the complaints, the front steering knuckle has reportedly fractured at the junction connecting the upper control arm ball joint. If this connection fails, it could result in the upper suspension arm separation, leading to the risk of a crash.
Jaguar Land Rover has dealt with similar problems before. In early 2017, the company announced a recall affecting 2016–2017 Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles due to an issue with the lower control arm-to-knuckle joints. According to the recall, these joints may have been over-torqued, which could lead to fastener failure.
The ongoing evaluation by the NHTSA is anticipated to span several months. During this period, owners of affected vehicles are recommended to stay updated by checking official communications from the agency. Although no formal measures have been implemented yet, the outcome of the investigation could lead to further actions, such as a recall, if safety concerns are confirmed.
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