Leaking Transmission on MY2017
#1
Leaking Transmission on MY2017
Found this TSB on NHTSA site regarding the issue I am having with my new Discovery.
Issue started 20 days new and 600 miles.
As of today it has been in the dealership for last 30 days.
My dealership has swapped out 2x transmission oil pans and a new transfer case.
Yesterday I was informed that it now needs a new transmission which is currently on national backorder status.
If your DV is having similar issue, please check if your VIN matches to the range below.
January 3, 2018 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: SSM73709 ATTACHM
Components: POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENTNHTSA ID Number: 10130711
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM73709 Attachm
Summary
Issue: Oil leaking between the automatic transmission and transfer case assemblies which in some instances is being misdiagnosed potentially leading to repeat repairs, for example leaks incorrectly being identified as coming from the rear transmission oil seal or oil pan. Oil weeps through the aluminium casing in the rear extension housing of the transmission in the base of the pocket around where the steel D clutch steel tube is embedded. Affected Vin Range
(LG) Range Rover: 347117 - 378677
(LW) Range Rover Sport: 148715 - 179554
(LW) Range Rover Sport: 683503 - 695139
(LR) Discovery: 013353 - 046041
Issue started 20 days new and 600 miles.
As of today it has been in the dealership for last 30 days.
My dealership has swapped out 2x transmission oil pans and a new transfer case.
Yesterday I was informed that it now needs a new transmission which is currently on national backorder status.
If your DV is having similar issue, please check if your VIN matches to the range below.
January 3, 2018 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: SSM73709 ATTACHM
Components: POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENTNHTSA ID Number: 10130711
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM73709 Attachm
Summary
Issue: Oil leaking between the automatic transmission and transfer case assemblies which in some instances is being misdiagnosed potentially leading to repeat repairs, for example leaks incorrectly being identified as coming from the rear transmission oil seal or oil pan. Oil weeps through the aluminium casing in the rear extension housing of the transmission in the base of the pocket around where the steel D clutch steel tube is embedded. Affected Vin Range
(LG) Range Rover: 347117 - 378677
(LW) Range Rover Sport: 148715 - 179554
(LW) Range Rover Sport: 683503 - 695139
(LR) Discovery: 013353 - 046041
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gclasse (06-11-2018)
#3
The collection spot is the lowest point of the exhaust pipes which is in line with the door mirrors. Bring that to the dealer for reference too.
Insist they do a road test after they attempt any repairs because transmission needs to build up pressure to push fluid out of the pores of the metal casing.
Good luck. I hope your dealership will provide better loaner vehicles. I have been driving a Discovery Sport SE for a month now. (Hornburg Santa Monica)
#5
Buy a Disco and drive a Disco Sport SE .... The Land Rover experience haha
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