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🧸 Product FR DE HR IE July 17, 2026

Land Rover — Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK)

Light commercial vehicle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Land Rover — Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries.
Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR, DE, HR, IE.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
July 18, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? This notice is about some Land Rover cars. The airbag in the steering wheel may not work right because a part can rust.

What's happening? The rust can stop the airbag from opening fast in a crash. This could hurt the driver more.

Does this affect me? If you own a Land Rover Defender, Discovery, or Range Rover made in Sweden, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Land Rover dealer. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. · Origin: Sweden

First published
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099563

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What is this product recall alert about?
Land Rover — Defender (LE), Discovery (LR), Range Rover (LK). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. · Origin: Swed...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Germany, Croatia, and Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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