The fault could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to not operate as intended, according to the recall notice.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 350 examples of its 2021 and 2022 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar, citing a potential fault with its seat belt pre-tensioner.
Affecting the Defender off-roader, Discovery large SUV, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar medium SUVs, the Land Rover recall applies to certain vehicles built in 2021 and 2022.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, a damaged front seat belt pre-tensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor.
“As a result the seat belt pre-tensioner may not operate as intended.
“In the event of an accident, if the seat belt pre-tensioner does not operate as intended it may increase the risk of injury or, in the case of a serious accident increase the risk of death to vehicle occupants.”
| Date of recall notice | 11 August 2022 |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar |
| Year | 2021-2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 350 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 350 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia advises owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicle to an approved Jaguar Land Rover repairer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Owners can contact Jaguar Land Rover Australia’s customer service department by phone on 1300 787 803 or via email at crcau@jaguarlandrover.com.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Land Rover dealership by clicking here.
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