Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport Recall R/2015/038: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 4,860
- vehicles in the UK
- P058
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover, Range Rover Sport vehicles built between 14 October 2014 and 2 February 2015. The ground wiring for the air conditioning blower within the cockpit harness may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the earth wire. Where other wiring/insulation is affected necessary repairs will be carried out using the correct repair procedures. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ground wiring for the air conditioning blower within the cockpit harness may not be to specification. This can lead to the wire getting hot and melting the plastic insulation and associated burning smell. If ignored and the loom gets significantly damaged there is a possibility of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The ground wiring for the air conditioning blower within the cockpit harness may not be to specification. This can lead to the wire getting hot and melting the plastic insulation and associated burning smell. If ignored and the loom gets significantly damaged there is a possibility of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the earth wire. Where other wiring/insulation is affected necessary repairs will be carried out using the correct repair procedures.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the wire getting hot and melting the plastic insulation and associated burning smell.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the earth wire. Where other wiring/insulation is affected necessary repairs will be carried out using the correct repair procedures.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport built between 14 October 2014 and 2 February 2015 may be included. Land Rover estimates 4,860 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 P058 or the DVSA reference R/2015/038. 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/2015/013 on 17 Feb 2015, for possible loss of braking efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2015/036 on 13 Apr 2015, for wheel nuts may detach. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/038, launched 10 April 2015. 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.