What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 18V139000 includes certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows. If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- windshield wipers stopped
- cannot see clearly through windshield
- wipers move slowly
- rear window is hard to see through
- defroster not working
- visibility recall
Symptoms in the record
- The driver may have a reduced view because a wiper, window, defroster or related visibility feature does not work correctly
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- NHTSA campaign 18V139000
- The manufacturer filing lists 7,090 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 18V139000 · Mar 1, 2018
Official campaign record for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 7,090 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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