Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
- Recall date
- 2026-03-18
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 498
- Vehicle
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D098.
Product description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.