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NHTSA Recall 16V942000: Pretensioner (seat belts)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,500 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

13,500
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign16V942000
Manufacturer campaignP095
ComponentSEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER
Report receivedDecember 29, 2016
Owner notificationApril 24, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V942000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Discovery Sport2017
Land Rover Range Rover2016, 2017
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.