CHAMPION DEFENDER 2023: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : DEFENDER | Year : 2023 |
| Build Dates : 2022-07-11 - 2022-10-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 23V137000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2023-04-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2023-03-02 | Date Added to Database: 2023-03-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: N768 | ||
| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 812 | ||
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Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Land Rover" is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether. |
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Consequence:
A child seat with reduced strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N768. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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