Land Rover Recall 12V-485: Visibility – windshield

Affected: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. Filed with NHTSA on October 4, 2012, covering about 36 vehicles.

The problem

Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.

The fix

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall began on October 29, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign12V-485 (12V485000)
Manufacturer numberP028
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ComponentVisibility › Windshield
Report dateOctober 4, 2012
Owners notifiedOctober 29, 2012
Vehicles affected36
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 12V-485 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall began on October 29, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 36 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.