Land Rover Range Rover Recall R/2014/039: Front Direction Lamp Indicator Warning Light May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 1,886
- vehicles in the UK
- P042
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover vehicles built between 7 May 2013 and 10 October 2013. In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. This can result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT DIRECTION LAMP INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT MAY FAIL Defect: In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. This can result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover built between 7 May 2013 and 10 October 2013 may be included. Land Rover estimates 1,886 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 P042 or the DVSA reference R/2014/039. 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/2013/124 on 23 Oct 2013, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/040 on 2 May 2014, for vehicle may become unstable. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/039, launched 4 April 2014. 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.