2016–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Range Rover recall: Seat belts
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V350000
- Reported
- May 9, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Part
- Seat belts
- Vehicles affected
- About 16,186
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Land Rover Range Rover (2016, 2017); Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2016, 2017). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.