2022–2023 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover Velar and more recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V523000
- Reported
- July 21, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Part
- Seat belts: pretensioner
- Vehicles affected
- About 4,927
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Safety risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Land Rover Defender (2022, 2023); Land Rover Discovery (2022, 2023); Land Rover Discovery Sport (2022, 2023); Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2022); Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2022). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
What is the fix?
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
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.