Recall 05V-501: 2006 Land Rover LR3, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

LAND ROVER recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 2005, covering about 548 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-501
Report date
Nov 1, 2005
Vehicles affected
548
Owners notified
Nov 2, 2005

The problem

Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

The risk

When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Notes

Land rover recall no. B021.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerLAND ROVER
ComponentSeat Belts
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V501000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Land Rover LR32006All years
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-501?

Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

How is recall 05V-501 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.