Medium DVSA Vehicles
Land Rover — Defender third row lower seat belt anchorage bracket
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⚠ What You Should Do
Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.
Recall Details
Defect: On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.
Vehicles affected: 982
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2026/115
Make: LAND ROVER | Model: DEFENDER
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2026/115.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.