Land Rover Recalls 2024 Defender Models for Seat Belt Stitching Defect
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles because the second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched, which could increase injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt stitching) that could fail to restrain an occupant during a crash. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe (4), but since no injuries or fatalities are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the score is capped at High (3).
Plain-English summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D130.
The recalled product
- Product
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Brand
- LAND ROVER
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belts
- Affected units
- 371
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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