LAND ROVER — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-18

Land Rover Defender vehicles with incorrectly manufactured third-row seat belt anchorages

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-18
Manufacturer	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Models affected	DEFENDER
Model year	2026
Units affected	498
Defect	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._x000D_ A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	SEAT BELTS
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.
Recall number	26V163000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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