Recall 05V501000: 2nd Row, L/H Seat Belt Buckle Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Land Rover/LR3 2006

Land Rover/Range Rover Sport 2006

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V501000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 28, 2005

COMPONENT: Seat Belts

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 548

SUMMARY:
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

CONSEQUENCE:
When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle. The recall is expected to begin on November 30, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

NOTES:
Land Rover recall No. B021. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.