EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Land Rover “Defender” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01311/26
Summary
A weld stud of insufficient strength on the third-row seatbelt anchorage bracket may result in the restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of an accident and affect occupant protection, leading to a risk of injury. 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…
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Product
Passenger car — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Defender · e5*2007/46*0092*13 (LE)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 4.11.2025 - 23.3.2026
What is the risk?
- A weld stud of insufficient strength on the third-row seatbelt anchorage bracket may result in the restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of an accident and affect occupant protection, leading to a risk of injury. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/04/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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