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2021 Land Rover Defender recall: seats

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 1, 2021. It covers about 603 vehicles.

vehicles affected
603
reported
Jul 1, 2021
owners notified
Oct 28, 2021

Seats

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.
Risk
A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.

Recall number 21V499000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V499000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Land Rover Defender seats?

Yes. Recall 21V499000, reported on July 1, 2021, covers about 603 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V499000?

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 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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