Land Rover Recalls 2020 Discovery Models for Seat Frame Defect
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2020 Discovery vehicles because second-row seat frames may lack fasteners, potentially failing to secure occupants in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat frame) that may fail to secure occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the second-row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners. This results in a seat frame with insufficient strength.
In the event of a crash, the affected seats may not properly secure the occupants, which increases their risk of injury. The recall began on April 20, 2020.
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second-row seat frame and tighten the bolts properly, free of charge. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N422. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Brand
- LAND ROVER
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 34
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- DISCOVERY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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