Recall 10V581 affects 2,956 2010-2011 Land Rover LR2 vehicles for an airbag clock spring connector defect. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 2,956 2010-2011 LR2 SUVs because the clock spring shorting bar can disconnect when the driver's air bag module connector is installed. The defect can keep the driver's frontal airbag from deploying as intended or at all, which raises injury risk; the Land Rover dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The clock spring in a 2010-2011 Land Rover LR2 sits behind the steering wheel and keeps the driver's air bag wiring connected while the wheel turns. It carries the electrical path for the frontal air bag so the module can receive the signal it needs during a crash.
In this recall, the shorting bar inside that clock spring connector is the problem. The shorting bar is a small safety contact in the driver air bag connector. When the air bag module connector is installed, that bar can become disconnected from its intended position. A loose or disconnected contact changes the air bag circuit from the way Land Rover designed it, so the driver's frontal air bag system is not in its proper condition.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a noise, smell, or visible part damage from this connector problem.
Who's affected?
The same front air bag scope applies across both LR2 model years.
| 2011 Land Rover LR2 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Land Rover LR2 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2,956 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the driver's frontal airbag can fail to deploy as intended or fail to deploy at all. That leaves the driver without the intended protection and increases injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon and avoid delaying service. Repair will be free at any franchised Land Rover dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Land Rover LR2 is included in this recall.
- Check any Land Rover owner notice you received, and keep it with your vehicle records.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and ask whether the free spacer installation is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V581 when you call; the spacer secures the driver's airbag clock spring harness connector so the driver's frontal airbag can deploy as intended.
- Avoid delaying the repair after the dealer confirms availability for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician installs a spacer into the driver's airbag clock spring harness connector. The spacer addresses the connector condition described in recall 10V581 and helps keep the harness connection secure. Land Rover says this service is free of charge. Since the repair status is not listed as open here, call a Land Rover dealer with your VIN and ask whether recall 10V581 can be completed before you schedule the visit.
Timeline
| November 12, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V581?
Recall 10V581 covers 2,956 2010-2011 Land Rover LR2 vehicles with a driver's frontal air bag clock spring harness connector issue. The shorting bar can disconnect, and the driver's frontal air bag can fail to deploy as intended. Land Rover dealers install a spacer in the connector for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Land Rover LR2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific LR2 is included in recall 10V581. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and ask for the spacer installation in the driver's air bag clock spring harness connector. Reference recall number 10V581 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover's remedy says dealers install the spacer free of charge. The free repair applies at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V581?
The risk is reduced driver protection in a crash. If the connector shorting bar disconnects, the driver's frontal air bag can fail to deploy as intended or fail to deploy at all, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair addresses the connector issue.
What if I bought my Land Rover LR2 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific LR2 is included, then contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall number 10V581.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V581000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V581 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V581000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →