LDV D90 Coolant T-Piece Recall: Investigate the Joint When Coolant Loss Recurs

If a D90 repeatedly loses coolant but repair discussions focus only on the radiator, check this Australian T-piece recall. Directing inspection toward the joint and its pipework is more useful than ordering a radiator from the description “losing water”.

The notice links leakage, overheating and loss of power

REC-006141 states that a manufacturing defect may cause the T-piece in the coolant pipe to fail. Coolant leakage may then cause the engine to overheat, potentially stall and lose motive power. [Official defect description][S05]

This explains why repeated coolant top-ups do not establish that the problem is solved. Record whether coolant loss, overheating and abnormal power delivery occurred in sequence so the repairer can assess them alongside the actual leak inspection.

Identify whether the joint, hose or radiator has a problem

The notice identifies the T-piece. A leak somewhere in the cooling system does not prove every connected component has failed. Inspection should locate the leak and distinguish the manufacturer's remedy from any additional repairs.

A recommendation to replace hoses or the radiator as well needs relevant vehicle inspection evidence. Conversely, a record of ordinary radiator replacement does not establish that the recalled joint issue was addressed.

A T-shaped appearance cannot select the actual part

A photo showing a joint with three connections does not prove it is the improved component for this campaign. Obtain component information corresponding to the actual vehicle and repair requirement, rather than asking a supplier to guess material, connection sizes or installation location from a generic joint photo.

If overheating or abnormal power delivery has occurred, contact the local authorised repairer promptly. Ordinary top-ups, quotations or fitting a similar-looking joint cannot replace fault assessment and recall-status handling.

Scope and verification

This article covers Australia, REC-006141／LDV2427, originally published on Oct 28, 2024. The notice lists years 2017—2024 and 4,785 vehicles. Check individual vehicles against the [official VIN list][V75]; do not convert the year range into an exact production period.

No public data were available for the joint's exact location, material, dimensions, improved OE number or vehicle-specific parts breakdown. [To be verified] No individual VIN enquiry was performed. Ordinary compatibility or interchangeability requires the VIN and local factory parts catalogue; the local authorised provider should handle the recall first.

For confirmed ordinary cooling-component requirements, use the parts enquiry page.

[S05]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006141
[V75]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/sites/default/files/recall-files/REC-006141-VIN-List-1.csv