Medium DVSA Vehicles
Land Rover — Defender and discovery 2026 model year fuel tank wall thickness
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⚠ What You Should Do
Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.
Recall Details
Defect: A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.
Vehicles affected: 32
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2026/177
Make: LAND ROVER | Model: DEFENDER
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2026/177.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.