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- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
- Risk
- A child seat with reduced strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N768.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 third-row seatback latch may not engage properly, which can weaken the top tether anchorage used to secure a child seat. If that happens, a child seat may not restrain a child as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
If you have a third-row child seat installed, check that the seatback is fully latched and that the top tether is secured. Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and replace the seat frame and components as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023.
To confirm whether your vehicle is included, contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 (recall N768), or check your VIN for open recalls and schedule a free repair at an authorized dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Defender | 2023 |
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