Vehiclesinjuries

Passenger car (Land Rover) · Defender

A weld stud of insufficient strength on the third-row seatbelt anchorage bracket may result in the restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of an accident and affect occupant protection, leading to a…

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Date
2026-05-01
Country
Germany
Brand
Land Rover
Product
Passenger car
Classification
injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
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