United StatesCertain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles (582 potentially affected) are recalled because the third‑row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud. A seat belt with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury; dealers will replace the third‑row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld‑stud free of charge, and owner letters were mailed May 19, 2026 (Land Rover recall numbers D098 and D113; customer service 800‑637‑6837).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V163000; Manufacturer campaign D098 D113
The hazard
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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