NHTSA recall 23V-324 (23V324000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 4, 2023 - about 12,587 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V324000
- Also written as
- 23V-324
- Manufacturer number
- N789
- Reported
- May 4, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,587
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row seat armrest storage compartment latch may fail, allowing the objects from within to be unsecured in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N789.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-324 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.