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Recall 21V-499

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalled the 2021 Land Rover Defender: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-499
Reported
July 1, 2021
Vehicles affected
603 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.

The risk

A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-[removed]. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles