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
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 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
- 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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