Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recall R/2013/124: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 1,772
- vehicles in the UK
- P035
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover Sport vehicles built between 6 March 2013 and 15 October 2013. Fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) it is possible that the positive battery cable could come in contact with the DRS fluid supply pipes. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the positive battery cable then reroute the cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) it is possible that the positive battery cable could come in contact with the DRS fluid supply pipes. If this condition occurs the positive battery lead could chaff on the DRS pipe which will then lead to DRS pipes becoming positively charged. Should the charge find an earth then localised melting of components could occur due to heat generation. This could ultimately result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: For vehicles fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) it is possible that the positive battery cable could come in contact with the DRS fluid supply pipes. If this condition occurs the positive battery lead could chaff on the DRS pipe which will then lead to DRS pipes becoming positively charged. Should the charge find an earth then localised melting of components could occur due to heat generation. This could ultimately result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the positive battery cable then reroute the cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the positive battery cable then reroute the cable.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover Sport built between 6 March 2013 and 15 October 2013 may be included. Land Rover estimates 1,772 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.
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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 P035 or the DVSA reference R/2013/124. 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/2013/091 on 27 Aug 2013, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/039 on 4 Apr 2014, for front direction lamp indicator warning light may fail. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/124, launched 23 October 2013. 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.