Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport recall: Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy
- What's wrong
- It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
What’s wrong
It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport | 12 Jul 2016 | 26 Oct 2016 | 8,628 |
| Range Rover | 12 Jul 2016 | 26 Oct 2016 | 8,628 |
| Range Rover Sport | 12 Jul 2016 | 26 Oct 2016 | 8,628 |
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 31 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.