2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that fuel was leaking in the front of vehicle near the engine. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Mileage: 170,000

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The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started leaking oil. The vehicle then lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign 21V635000: (Fuel System, Gasoline) for which the VIN was included. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Mileage: 167,000

2011 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILBLE IN ORDER TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL N623.

2011 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILBLE IN ORDER TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL N623.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport. The contact stated that a fuel odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The contact then called several dealers about the recall and was informed by each dealer that parts were not yet available. As the failure worsened, the contact took the vehicle to Land Rover Troy (1815 Maplelawn Drive, Troy, MI 48084) where they confirmed that the fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank had cracked. The contact was informed that since parts were not available, she had to pay out of pocket for a temporary replacement and that she might be reimbursed through the manufacturer for the repair. The manufacturer was notified but had not yet responded. The vehicle remained in the dealer possession for three weeks; however, no agreement was reached. The vehicle was returned to the contact and was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. Part distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 146,000

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a fuel odor present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was also on the interior of the vehicle. The contact exited and inspected the vehicle and noticed gasoline leaking from underneath of vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated after entering and starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong odor of gasoline coming from the interior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, inspected the vehicle but found no fuel leaks. Several days later the fuel odor was still evident. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer several weeks later for other repairs and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Mileage: 98,000