NHTSA Recall 21V499000: Seats
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 603 vehicles. It affects 2021 Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V499000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N609 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 1, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.
Safety risk
A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V499000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2021 |
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.