NHTSA recall 23V137000
Child seat › Vehicle tether anchor
Land Rover Defender
Reported Mar 2, 2023812 vehicles affectedJaguar Land Rover North America, LLCMaker’s number N768Built Jul 11, 2022 – Oct 26, 2022
The defect
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.
The risk
A child seat with reduced strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Child seat › Vehicle tether anchorSeats › Mid/rear assembly