NHTSA Recall 21V668000: Retractor (seat belts)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,687 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N630 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | August 26, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
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 21V668000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2021 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2020, 2021 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2020, 2021 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2021 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2021, 2022 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2020, 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.