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Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket

Date: 2026-03-18
Brand: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category: Vehicle
Units Affected: 498
Vehicle: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Hazard

A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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