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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V501📅 Nov 2, 2005

2006 Land Rover LR3 & 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain Sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

💥 The risk

When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2005. Owners may contact land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V501000
Manufacturer recall #
B021
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
548
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-637-6837
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 2, 2005
Built
Aug 22, 2005 – Sep 6, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Land Rover recall no. B021.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V501 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V501?

2006 Land Rover LR3 & 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 548 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Land Rover dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-637-6837.