Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for certain versions of its current model defender Off-road SUV as the third row seat belt anchor brackets may fail.
“The seat belt anchor bracket at the bottom left and right of the third row may contain a weld stud of insufficient strength. As a result, the seat belt may not function as intended,” JLR Australia’s recall notice said.
“An inadequate weld stud could result in the restraint system not functioning as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death to occupants.”
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- In total 30 vehicles are affected, produced between 2025 And 2026
- The list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
JLR Australia says it has already contacted affected owners in writing, but emphasizes that “authorized JLR dealers will advise that they will immediately discontinue use of the third row seats (sic) in the vehicles involved in this recall.”
“The owner (sic) will then be contacted in writing by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) when a repair is available and asked to immediately arrange an appointment to replace the third row lower seat belt anchor bracket free of charge.”
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