NHTSASEAT BELTS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC - Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage...
Published: March 18, 2026Recall ID: 26V163000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket |
| Nhtsa id | 26V163000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V163000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | D098 D113 |
| Potentially affected | 582 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |