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Looks like the Morning Lynn is moored in Dundalk - anyone know if this is the actual port? If so, 🍻!
Originally Posted by EasternShoreDefender
For my Morning Lynn lads, she's now entering the Chesapeake Bay and just east of Norfolk at the moment. Anyone wishing to track her should be able to do so via the free tracker on Vesselfinder.com if you don't have a paid account. It's a leisurely ride up America's largest estuary from here. Almost there!
Curious do you have it in writing from the dealer that the USBs will be retrofitted? I wasn’t aware that they were committing to add at a later date but if happening universally, a positive development!
Curious do you have it in writing from the dealer that the USBs will be retrofitted? I wasn’t aware that they were committing to add at a later date but if happening universally, a positive development!
From the 2023 soft close and fan control thread:
Originally Posted by wcaule1
Took delivery of my 130x last week and same configuration. I had my sales agent check with service and they gave me this tech bulletin where they’ll replace them at no cost when they’re available, so I would take this to them and get the same commitment.
For anyone curious about whether the Meridian "Surround" will be in your recent X or V8 build? I found this on the interwebs - As others have stated, it sounds like any upper level Land Rover built after 9/23 would have a downgraded sound system.
I'm really debating on walking away as well. If it was something that "could" be retrofitted then I would consider going through with the transaction, but now I'm really on the fence and have been waiting since July when I put the deposit for my build. Since then, I've been watching JLR slowly remove items, like Sunglass holder, USB ports (I hate they changed/removed the ports on the back of front seats) as well as others which can be retrofitted at least. Now the sound system!
2023MY Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Audio System Amendments
Bulletin 222310.014
October 5, 2022
To All U.S. Land Rover Retailers:
Distribution Bulletin 222309.023 issued on Sept 23rd informed of the impact of current semiconductor supply constraints on our ability to build Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Autobiography and 1st Edition models. These models are fitted with high specification Meridian audio systems which rely on the semiconductors that are constrained.
I just learned that presumably because the Morning Lynn arrived in port, my estimated delivery date moved up from December 29 to December 16. I was able to pull the outstanding campaigns, and can confirm that my vehicle does not have the USBs either. I am pleased that remediation in the future is at least tagged to my vehicle, so hopefully it can be done on a retrofitted basis within a reasonable time. I expect that the balance of the campaigns will probably be remediated by the dealer prior to delivery?
For anyone curious about whether the Meridian "Surround" will be in your recent X or V8 build? I found this on the interwebs - As others have stated, it sounds like any upper level Land Rover built after 9/23 would have a downgraded sound system.
I'm really debating on walking away as well. If it was something that "could" be retrofitted then I would consider going through with the transaction, but now I'm really on the fence and have been waiting since July when I put the deposit for my build. Since then, I've been watching JLR slowly remove items, like Sunglass holder, USB ports (I hate they changed/removed the ports on the back of front seats) as well as others which can be retrofitted at least. Now the sound system!
2023MY Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Audio System Amendments
Bulletin 222310.014
October 5, 2022
To All U.S. Land Rover Retailers:
Distribution Bulletin 222309.023 issued on Sept 23rd informed of the impact of current semiconductor supply constraints on our ability to build Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Autobiography and 1st Edition models. These models are fitted with high specification Meridian audio systems which rely on the semiconductors that are constrained.
I plan to at least sit in the vehicle and give it a listen during a test drive. I don't think I will walk away, if I'm honest. The comments about concern of resale value are overblown. These things won't be worth anything after 6-7 years anyway.
I am fortunate that I was able to grab an inbound 110 v8 built 8/23/22 - looks like my original order due to be built 1/23/23 would’ve lost the surround system. Similar thing happened with BMW X5s with base system being subbed out for the top of the line. Disappointing, but while the surround system is really nice, I don’t think I would’ve walked away from the downgrade, despite being disappointed.
Last edited by Defenerauug; Dec 14, 2022 at 08:17 PM.
