Land Rover Recalls Vehicles for Air Bag Connector Corrosion
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Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 250,857 vehicles because the driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode and prevent proper deployment.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 31, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain vehicles because the driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. A total of 250,857 units are affected. Land Rover's recall number is D120 and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V389000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
Why This Matters
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V389000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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