recall information
Recall number
REC-003781
PRA number
2017/16051
Campaign number
N029
Original published date
make and model information
Make
RANGE ROVER
Model
RANGE ROVER & RANGE ROVER SPORT
Affected units
1,850
Identifying features
Specific vehicles within VIN ranges. Range Rover - SALGA2KE1GA290617 to SALGA2EK2HA320551 - Range Rover Sport Final Assembly 1 - SALWA2KE9GA100008 to SALWA2EK4HA124896 and Final Assembly 2 - SALWA2KE2GA591389 to SALWA2EK5HA667139
What are the defects?
The emergency locking retractor in the front passenger safety belt assembly may not function correctly.
What are the hazards?
Heavy braking prior to a crash where the passenger airbag deploys may result in the front passenger seat occupants not be restrained as intended by the seatbelt and sustaining more severe injuries.
What should consumers do?
Affected owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their preferred Jaguar Land Rover dealer to arrange an appointment and replacement of the left hand front seat belt assembly.
Supplier details
Jaguar Land Rover
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.