Recall 20V053 covers 34 2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles for missing second-row seat fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 34 2020 Discovery SUVs because required fasteners for the second-row seat frame assembly are missing on recalled vehicles. In a crash, the seat can fail to properly secure occupants and increase injury risk; Land Rover dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second row seat frame in the 2020 Land Rover Discovery is the metal structure under the middle seats. It holds the seat cushion, backrest, and recliner hardware in position so the seat stays secure when passengers sit, adjust the seat, or when the vehicle changes speed.
On affected Discoverys, seat frames supplied by Brose deviated from the approved manufacturing process. Some assemblies left the supplier without required fasteners. Those fasteners are part of the load path that gives the frame its designed strength. When they are missing, the second row seat frame has insufficient strength and does not protect occupants as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. A missing fastener is hidden inside the seat frame, so an owner is unlikely to feel a change during normal use. If your Discovery is included, the dealer needs to inspect the second row seat frame and install the correct fasteners or repair the assembly under the recall.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 34 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Land Rover Discovery is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, improperly tightened second row seat frame bolts can keep the seats from securing occupants as designed, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign listed, so confirm your VIN and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Land Rover Discovery is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free second-row seat-frame replacement and bolt tightening that restores proper seat-frame strength.
- Bring the owner notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V053 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the second row until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the second row seat frame and tightens the bolts to the proper specification. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Land Rover has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related seat frame repair before the recall work, contact Land Rover customer service with your repair documentation and ask how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 30, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 19, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 20, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V053?
Recall 20V053 covers 34 2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles with second row seat frame assemblies that lack required fasteners. The seat frame has insufficient strength, so occupants are less secure in a crash. Land Rover dealers will replace the second row seat frame for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Land Rover Discovery is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Discovery is included in recall 20V053. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the second row seat frame replacement. Reference recall number 20V053 or Land Rover recall N422 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Land Rover's remedy says dealers will replace the second row seat frame and tighten the bolts properly free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V053?
The risk is reduced crash protection for second row occupants. If the seat frame is missing fasteners, the seats do not secure occupants as designed in a crash, increasing injury risk. The free dealer repair replaces the seat frame and tightens the bolts properly.
What if I bought my Land Rover Discovery used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2020 Land Rover Discovery is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer or Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V053000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V053 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V053000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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