Land Rover Range Rover Recall R/2012/153: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- P029
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover vehicles built between 11 June 2012 and 11 June 2012. Mounting bolts for the rear brake caliper may not be torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check the mounting bolts and re-torque them. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mounting bolts for the rear brake caliper may not be torqued to the correct specification. This will create noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst it is being driven and during braking and should warn the driver of the issue. However if the vehicle continues to be driven it is possible the bolts can work loose thus allowing the brake caliper to detach. This will result in the caliper contacting the road wheel which can cause brake failure or sudden deflation of the tyre with subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: Mounting bolts for the rear brake caliper may not be torqued to the correct specification. This will create noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst it is being driven and during braking and should warn the driver of the issue. However if the vehicle continues to be driven it is possible the bolts can work loose thus allowing the brake caliper to detach. This will result in the caliper contacting the road wheel which can cause brake failure or sudden deflation of the tyre with subsequent loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the mounting bolts and re-torque them.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the caliper contacting the road wheel which can cause brake failure or sudden deflation of the tyre with subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check the mounting bolts and re-torque them.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover built between 11 June 2012 and 11 June 2012 may be included. Land Rover estimates 51 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code P029 or the DVSA reference R/2012/153. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2012/154 on 11 Dec 2012, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/091 on 27 Aug 2013, for fire may occur. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/153, launched 18 December 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.