Recall 21V-668: 2021 Land Rover Defender, 2020–2021 Land Rover Discovery and 4 more
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Aug 26, 2021, covering about 32,687 vehicles.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
The risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor Seat Belts › Front › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V668000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2021 | All years |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2021 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2020, 2021 | All 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 21V-668?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
How is recall 21V-668 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
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.