Just seen this and previous mentioned thread.

I had this happen to me pulling onto my driveway a couple of months ago, complete failure of the same joint. Fortunately it was very low speed so no other damage and was all repaired under my LR extended warranty and they went over the top top repair pretty much the whole front corner including the driveshaft.

No one at the LR dealership recalled it ever happening before but clearly from this and other threads it does.
where mine failed there wasn't a lot of shiny cast metal left which indicated the hairline crack had been there for some time.

My chassis number is a lot lot higher than the ones in the affected range.

worth checking regularly

Cheers
Rob .
It's better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission ......... apparently!
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2017 4.4 SDV8 Range Rover Autobiography
Ligurian Black Exterior / Ivory Interior

2016 3.0 SDV6 Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic
Firenze Red / Black Pack / Black interior

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Type RA 2005

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VI Tommi Makinen Edition

I have started to clean mine up with some ACF50 every time it’s on the ramp to check for this after the other thread.

It does worry me! Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

Still waiting for the part to arrive, they’re on back order and the estimated date for delivery is 26/01/23.
I work for an LR indie in Derbyshire and we’ve never seen one fail even though we work on them daily. Clearly they do though judging by other peoples experiences. Our MOT tester was interested too, think he’ll be checking everyone a little closer from now on.

Interesting that Canada have seemingly started to recall cars affected by this problem. I wonder if anything will happen here in the UK?

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Zebedee - very interesting and thanks for posting. I’m interested to see that it covers 2016 MY as I had thought that up to 2015 was the cutoff for the relevant VINs. Watching with interest… 2016 SDV8 AB

I thought I would have a bash... just sent this email to LR along with my VIN, address and mobile number. I'll update if I get a reply.

Good afternoon.

As the owner of an early L405 Autobiography I write to seek confirmation as to the current Jaguar Land Rover UK stance regarding the above subject.

As you aware a series of documented catastrophic failures have occurred due to a defective suspension component. You have sought to remedy the matter via recalls in a number of territories most recently Canada (Safety recall N759) however no such recall has been issued in the UK.

I would be grateful therefore if you could confirm to me please:

1. The exact VIN range where the defective components are known to have been fitted on UK Market vehicles and

2. Why no safety recall has been issued on affected vehicles in the UK.

I note your latest recall acknowledges the potential for a persons safety to be affected and therefore am concerned that I or my family may be at risk when using our Range Rover and why our safety is considered to be a lesser concern than in other territories.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you. 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

Oddly, N759 isn't an outstanding recall yet

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v.confusing given the letter posted above.

Anyway my specific Q's are with Lr now - no doubt the are all rushing round like headless chickens compiling a detailed and rapid reply.  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

I was arriving at my parent's place over the weekend and upon reversing outside of their house felt a clunk then the car went into extended suspension mode and something didn't feel quite right. Upon checking the car the front passenger wheel was not straight and i realised how lucky i was, with this happening outside of their house rather than 70 miles per hour on the motorway. Has anyone had this situation happen in the past? with the top of the hub snapping? It looks like a new hub, and boot for my air suspension strut is needed and luckily no further damage that i can see.

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You're not alone. This same issue has been documented a number of times on this forum and beyond. Have a quick search of the forum as there's an extensive thread about similar failures.

ETA: https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic55957.html 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica.
Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500
Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten!

As op check this out.https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic55957.html?highlight=catastrophic+suspension

Snap Not quick enough to type  2017 SDV8 4.4 silicon silver AB
2012 TDV8 4.4 Stornaway Grey AB
2011 TDV8 4.4 Buckingham Blue
2012 VW V6 3.0 Tougreg

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Link above in post #2 to previous thread on this subject. 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica.
Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500
Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten!

Thanks all, I'll take a look. Just a big surprise something like this has happened with no prior warning 2016 Range Rover L405 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography

Need a lawyer to get his teeth into this issue.

I find it appalling that a premium brand such as JLR hasn't recalled this.

Its obviously an engineering error that needs a rework to get right.