Brake light switch
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.
Safety Consequence
Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. an interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. the second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Land Rover or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 07V041000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V041000?
NHTSA recall 07V041000 was issued by Land Rover on February 9, 2007. It addresses: Brake light switch. The recall affects approximately 33,247 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V041000 or the manufacturer campaign number P004 (P002). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.