Insufficiently welded seat belt anchorage bracket
Defect Summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2026 land rover defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
Safety Consequence
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 15, 2026. Owners may contact land rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land rover's numbers for this recall are d098 and d113.
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FAQ: Recall 26V163000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V163000?
NHTSA recall 26V163000 was issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc on March 18, 2026. It addresses: Insufficiently welded seat belt anchorage bracket. The recall affects approximately 582 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V163000 or the manufacturer campaign number D098 D113. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.