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Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-03-31

Land Rover Defender third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket weld stud insufficient

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-31
Manufacturer	LAND ROVER
Models affected	DEFENDER
Units affected	982
Defect	On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy	Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.
Recall number	R/2026/115
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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