Land Rover Defender: Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
Land Rover Defender Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 982 Defender vehicles because the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have a weak weld stud due to a material contamination issue at the supplier. If the weld stud fails in a crash, the seat belt may not work properly, increasing the risk of injury to rear passengers. The remedy is to replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER. Units affected: 982
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-03-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a737f277-915d-4a56-ad93-1b7716ed3d25