Land Rover are recalling 4,000 vehicles of their flagship Range Rover models. The 2013 and 2014 model year SUVs are affected with an airbag issue.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) bulletin, a connector for the seat-mounted airbags might get disconnected. This in turn will not deploy the side airbags, but front airbags will still deploy.
The official recall will start from January 17th, 2014.
Below is the bulletin given by the NHTSA:
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
SUMMARY:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Range Rover vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to insufficient clearance, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connector located in the driver and front passenger side seat of the vehicle may become disconnected.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the connector becomes disconnected, the driver and/or passenger seat side air bag may not function. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will modify the area around the connector to prevent it from becoming disconnected, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2014. Customers may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover’s number for this recall is P037.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
