N601 – Incorrect Child Restraint Information – 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover

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July 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V584000

Incorrect Child Restraint Information/FMVSS 225

Incorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V584

Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Components  EQUIPMENT, CHILD SEAT

Potential Number of Units Affected  7,027

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner’s manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”

Remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner’s manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.nhtsa.gov.

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