Land Rover Discovery Recall RCOMP/2012/003: Rear Propeller Shaft Coupling Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 May 2012
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- P024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 1 April 2011 and 29 February 2012. A genuine replacement rear propeller shaft coupling could fail which could result in the propeller shaft detaching from the vehicle whilst in motion. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affected parts and replace with a new quality component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A genuine replacement rear propeller shaft coupling could fail which could result in the propeller shaft detaching from the vehicle whilst in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLING FAILURE Defect: It has been identified that a genuine replacement rear propeller shaft coupling could fail which could result in the propeller shaft detaching from the vehicle whilst in motion. Remedy: Recall all affected parts and replace with a new quality component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the propeller shaft detaching from the vehicle whilst in motion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affected parts and replace with a new quality component.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 1 April 2011 and 29 February 2012 may be included. Land Rover estimates 40 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 P024 or the DVSA reference RCOMP/2012/003. 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/2010/232 on 4 Apr 2011, for parking brake efficiency can be affected. The one launched after it was R/2012/069 on 8 Aug 2012, for seat belt mounting bracket may fail. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2012/003, launched 24 May 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.