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Glackowitz Member Since: 06 Sep 2020 Location: Oregon Posts: 10 ![]() ![]() |
Here is what I got back from JLR US after several emails into them about this.
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GaryR Member Since: 30 Jul 2020 Location: Queensland Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My LH knuckle has now started to show the crack. I believe this may be the first case in Australia. Thanks to this forum and everyone that has posted I have been checking them regularly and have caught it at the early stage. I am now in discussion with JLR and have reported it to the local authorities (as it is still not a recall in Australia). My vehicle is a 2014 model from the “period 1” high risk period as identified in the US recall. Luckily I have been able to source replacement knuckles (latest part numbers) and will be having them installed by my local dealer (who has been very good to deal with on this matter).
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GaryR Member Since: 30 Jul 2020 Location: Queensland Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
This time with photo attached.
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2595 ![]() ![]() |
GaryR, have you been keeping watch and if so, how long has it been since the crack wasn't visible? |
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GaryR Member Since: 30 Jul 2020 Location: Queensland Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Graeme. I would say 5 months ago I saw the first marks that started the warning bells and then I took baseline photos. Then 6 weeks ago I thought it had gotten worse and then 3 weeks ago I concluded the crack was starting to open. |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2595 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks. Didn't progress too quickly initially but gaining pace. |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1631 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Although not in the “affected range”, I test mine with dye penetrant every 6 months for peace of mind.
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8721 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When I did the brakes the other week I gave them a good clean up and checked them over. Still all Ok. Agree the dye is best way but mine were visually fine and I gave them A proper clean and close look👍🏻 There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1796 ![]() ![]() |
Albeit, an L494. Exactly the same issue, noted during routine service. JLR not interested...
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1631 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
What year was that please, Mikey? “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that? |
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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1796 ![]() ![]() |
16MY |
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Kot Member Since: 10 Mar 2021 Location: broadland Posts: 1293 ![]() ![]() |
Another knuckle x 2 look for Shopov's post
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