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- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock at the correct force level. If the driver brakes hard before a crash, the belt may fail to lock as designed, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet the federal seat belt assembly safety standard (FMVSS 209).
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat belt assembly and replace it if needed. The repair is free. The recall began September 10, 2019, and Land Rover will notify affected owners directly.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 and reference recall N333. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Range Rover | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 20162017 |