The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration disclosed that the recall includes the Land Rover Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover lines. The fault lies within the driver’s side airbag clockspring connector, where potential corrosion threatens to sever the electrical connection required for deployment. While no accidents, injuries, or fires have been linked to this defect in the U.S., the company initiated the action following a spike in warranty claims regarding illuminated airbag warning lamps.

Owners will receive initial notification letters starting August 7, with a second wave of correspondence to follow once a definitive repair is finalized. Dealers are tasked with applying a protective lubricant gel to the connector terminals to prevent further degradation. This service will be provided at no cost to vehicle owners.