Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Range Rover, Discovery Sport

Recall number

16V942000

Brand / firm

Land Rover

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 13,500 units

Why it was recalled

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

What to do

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.