Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover recall: Passengr seat belt locking retractor may not function correctly
- What's wrong
- The Emergency Locking Retractor in the front passenger safety belt assembly may not function correctly. The Emergency Locking Retractors are equipped with a vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism and a webbing-sensitive locking mechanism. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism may not lock as designed. In the event of a…
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the left hand front seat belt assembly.
What’s wrong
The Emergency Locking Retractor in the front passenger safety belt assembly may not function correctly. The Emergency Locking Retractors are equipped with a vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism and a webbing-sensitive locking mechanism. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism may not lock as designed. In the event of a pre-crash brake event where the passenger airbag deploys front passenger seat forward facing child seat occupants may sustain more severe injuries.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the left hand front seat belt assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Sport | 12 Apr 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 5,170 |
| Range Rover | 12 Apr 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 5,170 |
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 2 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.