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SevereNHTSA·23V137000·Announced 2023-03-02

Land Rover Recalls 2023 Defender 130 for Third-Row Seat Latch Defect

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2023 Defender 130 vehicles with third-row seats because the seatback latch may not secure child seat tethers properly, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 latch) that compromises child seat restraint, creating a significant injury risk during a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The recall addresses a defect where the third-row seatback latch may not latch properly. This issue reduces the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.

A child seat with reduced tether strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The recall affects 812 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 or the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
812

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)

  • DEFENDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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