Land Rover Defender Recall R/2022/236: Front Axle Casing May Fail Causing The Suspension To Collapse, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 31 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 9,923
- vehicles in the UK
- N706
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender vehicles built between 1 September 2010 and 28 September 2012. Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse. The dealer will fit an additional bracket mounted to the end of the axle case tube to ensure that in the event of failure the wheel hub assembly and suspension is restrained. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AXLE CASING MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE Defect: Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse. Remedy: Fit an additional bracket mounted to the end of the axle case tube to ensure that in the event of failure the wheel hub assembly and suspension is restrained.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the suspension to collapse.
The Fix
The dealer will fit an additional bracket mounted to the end of the axle case tube to ensure that in the event of failure the wheel hub assembly and suspension is restrained.
Are You Affected?
Defender built between 1 September 2010 and 28 September 2012 may be included. Land Rover estimates 9,923 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 N706 or the DVSA reference R/2022/236. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/236, launched 31 August 2023. 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.