Defender (le), Discovery (lr), Range Rover (lk)
Land Rover is recalling certain Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles distributed in France because the driver airbag connectors in the steering column may corrode over time. If corrosion occurs, the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. These vehicles do not meet regulatory compliance standards for airbag systems.
- Recalling firm
- Land Rover
- Product
- Light commercial vehicle. Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK)
- Reason
- The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- FR
- Distribution
- France
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bb27c9d1-910d-425e-8f97-4f423ba1ecb4