Land Rover Defender: Front Passenger Seats Missing Occupancy Detection Sensor System

Land Rover is recalling 1,018 Defender and Discovery vehicles because the front passenger seats are missing the Occupancy Detection Sensor system that should have been installed during manufacturing. This sensor detects whether a passenger is seated and helps the airbag system work properly. Land Rover will install the missing sensor on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
LAND ROVER
Product
Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER, LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. Units affected: 1,018
Reason
The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed. Remedy: Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-10-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/39217764-3cf8-4d6d-8cd7-19c8c9ce7e2b