Land Rover Recall 95V-099: Power train – axle assembly

Affected: 1995 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Discovery. Filed with NHTSA on May 16, 1995, covering about 155 vehicles.

The problem

At port of entry, a quality overcheck of the differential pinion shaft torque was performed. This check required the removal of the driveshafts. When the driveshafts were reinstalled, the wrong sized nuts were used.

The risk

The nuts can loosen, ultimately causing the disconnection of one or both of the driveshafts resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign95V-099 (95V099000)
ManufacturerLand Rover
ComponentPower train › Axle assembly
Report dateMay 16, 1995
Owners notifiedMay 30, 1995
Vehicles affected155
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 95V-099 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 155 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.