Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDERManufacturer campaign: D098 D113Part: L8B2104B36AEPart: L8B2104B37AEVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Brand or manufacturer
- LAND ROVER
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V163000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety