Recall 22V-523: 2022–2023 Land Rover Defender, 2022–2023 Land Rover Discovery and 3 more
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 21, 2022, covering about 4,927 vehicles.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
The risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
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 › Pretensioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V523000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2022 | All years |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2022 | 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 22V-523?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
How is recall 22V-523 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
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.