Land Rover Defender: Insecurity Of Front Seat Backrest.
Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 8,736 Defender and Freelander vehicles because the front seat backrest may not lock properly after using the seat tip lever, which could cause it to fold forward during sudden braking. Land Rover will inspect the seat latch mechanism and replace the seat frame if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER, LAND ROVER FREELANDER. Units affected: 8,736
- Reason
- The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-10-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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