NHTSA ID Number: 10144572
Manufacturer Communication Number: N228 UPS8018-1BN
TSB/Document Date: 2018-09-17
Summary
An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the recorded engine serial number may not be correct. The engine serial number is required for systems use, including vehicle import and registration, and if not correct may cause import, registration, and/or in-use inspection issues.
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N228 UPS8018-1BNAS1
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
26 JUL 2018
© Jaguar
Land Rover
North America, LLC
NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians
with the knowledge, tools, and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these
Technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in
proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-it-yourselfers'. If you are not a
Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized Land
Rover service facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.
I N F O R M AT I O N
SECTION:
303-01D: Engine - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Petrol
S U B J E C T/ C O N C E R N :
Update Prior to Sale: Engine Serial Number Incorrect
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
MODEL:
Range Rover Velar (LY)
MODEL YEAR:
2018-2019
VIN:
771213-782400
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ASSEMBLY PLANT:
Solihull
APPLICABILITY:
INGENIUM I4 2.0L Petrol
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MARKETS:
USA
CONDITION SUMMARY:
SITUATION:
An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the
recorded engine serial number may not be correct. The engine serial number is required for systems
use, including vehicle import and registration, and if not correct may cause import, registration, and/or
in-use inspection issues.
ACTION:
Retailers are required to HOLD affected new vehicles that are within your control and refrain from
releasing the vehicles for new vehicle sale pending completion of the Workshop Procedure detailed in
this Technical Bulletin. Unsold vehicles should have this performed as part of the Pre-Delivery
Inspection (PDI) process but must have it completed prior to vehicle handover to the customer.
This program does not apply to any vehicle already registered and in use, either with the retailer or
customer. Any vehicle already in use may continue to be driven and any repair instructions deemed
necessary will be communicated through a separate Field Action or Technical Bulletin.
PA RTS :
No parts required.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Refer to TOPIx Workshop Manual/Workshop Procedure for any required special tools.
WARRANT Y:
NOTES:
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Use the Jaguar
Land Rover
claims submission system to make sure that a vehicle is affected by
this program prior to undertaking any rework action.
The Engine Serial Number must be entered in the Customer and/or Technician verbatim field
of the Warranty claim.
At the time of confirming a booking for vehicle repair, make sure that all open Recall and Service
Actions are identified to make sure the correct parts are available and adequate workshop time is
allocated for repairs to be completed at one visit.
Warranty claims must be submitted quoting the Program Code and the relevant Option Code; this will
result in payment of the stated time. The SRO and parts information is included for information only.
The Option Code(s) that allows for the drive in/drive out allowance may only be claimed if the vehicle
is brought back into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.
Repair procedures are under constant review and therefore times / prices are subject to change; those
quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Use the Jaguar
Land Rover
claims submission system to
obtain the latest repair time.
This program is valid for a limited time only. Warranty claims with a repair date prior to the 24 July
2019 closure date must be submitted or payment within 30 calendar days of completion of the repair.
PROGRAM
CODE
OPTION
CODE
DESCRIPTION
SRO
N228
A
Inspect engine serial
number
05.10.10
TIME
(HOURS)
0.1
PARTS/SUNDRY
CODE
-
QTY./VALUE
-
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
NOTES:
Variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Components shown removed for clarity.
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Remove the engine cover (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-05: Interior Trim and
Ornamentation - Removal and Installation - Engine Cover).
2
NOTE:
The Engine Serial Number must be entered in the Customer and/or Technician verbatim
field.
Record the engine serial number.
3
Install the engine cover (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-05: Interior Trim and
Ornamentation - Removal and Installation - Engine Cover).
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
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