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Land Rover Defender Recall — Second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched

Filed with NHTSA on September 24, 2026 · Campaign 26V615 · Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Vehicles affected
371
Component
Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Webbing:Stitching

The problem

The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.

An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Check your VIN at NHTSA → This recall at NHTSA → Official NHTSA filing — Recall 573 Report (PDF) →

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V615.