Land Rover Recall 16V-942: Seat belts – pretensioner

Affected: 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2016–2017 Land Rover Range Rover, 2016–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Filed with NHTSA on December 29, 2016, covering about 13,500 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-942 (16V942000)
Manufacturer numberP095
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ComponentSeat belts › Pretensioner
Report dateDecember 29, 2016
Owners notifiedApril 24, 2017
Vehicles affected13,500
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-942 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 13,500 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.