EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Light commercial vehicle Land Rover “Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02032/26
Summary
The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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Product
Light commercial vehicle — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK) · e5*2007/46*0092*01-99*, e5*2007/46*0125*01-99*, e5*2007/46*1055*01-99*, e9*2018/858*11120*01-99*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 04.04.2019 - 26.06.2026
What is the risk?
- The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/06/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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