Land Rover Defender and Discovery recall: Front passenger seats missing occupancy detection sensor system
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.
The fix
Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender | 10 Jul 2020 | 11 Aug 2021 | 509 |
| Discovery | 10 Jul 2020 | 11 Aug 2021 | 509 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 21 October 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.