Control arm fastener may fail
Defect Summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 land rover discovery sport vehicles manufactured may 30, 2016, to august 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 range rover evoque vehicles manufactured june 7, 2016, to august 26, 2016. the affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Safety Consequence
If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. land rover's number for this recall is q650/q651.
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FAQ: Recall 16V889000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V889000?
NHTSA recall 16V889000 was issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc on December 9, 2016. It addresses: Control arm fastener may fail. The recall affects approximately 220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V889000 or the manufacturer campaign number Q650/Q651. 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.