Recall 21V584 covers 7,027 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles with incorrect child-seat LATCH information. Land Rover mails corrected manual information free.
Land Rover is recalling 7,027 2020-2021 Defender vehicles because the owner's manual incorrectly says the third-row seats have LATCH child-seat restraints with top tethers. Wrong child-seat instructions can lead to an improperly secured child seat and a higher injury risk in a crash; Land Rover dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The owner's handbook for the 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender is supposed to tell owners where child seats can be installed and which restraints are available. LATCH anchors and top tethers are the built-in attachment points that help secure a compatible child seat without relying only on the vehicle seat belt. The third-row instructions matter because an owner follows the handbook when choosing a safe seating position for a child.
On affected Defender 110 vehicles with third-row seats, the handbook says the third row has LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. It does not. Land Rover found that North American specification Defender 110 vehicles in this recall were built without that LATCH system in the third row, so the manual points owners to restraints that are not present.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the written instruction, not a part that wears out or makes noise.
Who's affected?
The issue centers on the owner's handbook, with separate affected components for vehicle LATCH anchor guidance and the manual itself.
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | Vehicle latch anchor |
|---|---|
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | vehicle equipment |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | Vehicle latch anchor |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | vehicle equipment |
| Units affected | 7,027 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect child restraint instructions can lead to a child seat being secured the wrong way, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Check the manual insert from Land Rover before installing a child seat, and ask a Land Rover dealer for help if the instructions do not match the seat position. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender is included in this recall.
- Contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 if you did not receive the free owner's manual insert.
- Read the corrected child-seat section before installing a child seat in the third row; the recall fixes incorrect LATCH top-tether information in the manual.
- Reference recall number 21V584 (Land Rover recall N601) when you call Land Rover or a franchised Land Rover dealer.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the fix is an owner's manual correction rather than a parts repair. Land Rover mailed owners the correct insert for the owner's manual, free of charge, so the manual no longer says the third row seating has LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. The recall material is free. Any related cost before the recall notice is covered through Land Rover's new vehicle warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles were under warranty. Ask Land Rover customer service or the service desk how the warranty applies if you have prior paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 29, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| August 12, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 23, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 24, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V584?
Recall 21V584 covers 7,027 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles whose owner's manual incorrectly says the third-row seating has LATCH child-seat restraints with top tethers. Incorrect child-restraint information can lead to an improperly secured child seat and a higher injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Defender is included in recall 21V584. If it is, use Land Rover's corrected owner's manual information for child-seat placement and keep the insert with the manual. Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 if the notice or insert is missing.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the remedy at no cost, and Land Rover mails the corrected owner's manual information free of charge. For recall 21V584, the fix is corrected child-restraint information for the manual rather than a parts replacement.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an improperly secured child seat. The affected manual text says the third-row seating has LATCH child-seat restraints with top tethers, but that information is incorrect. Using the wrong child-seat anchorage guidance can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What if I bought my Land Rover Defender used?
The recall still follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Defender is included in recall 21V584. If it is, make sure the corrected owner's manual insert is in the vehicle, especially before installing a child seat.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V584000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V584 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V584000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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