Another Recall - Land Rover LR2 for Faulty Frontal Airbags

Recalls are just about as regular as new model debuts at this moment, with nearly everything from child seat anchor access to floor mat orientation to blame, but rarely a serious risk to daily-driving safety arises, and the most recent recall of 2010 and 2011 Land Rover LR2s absolutely falls into the latter category, due to a connector problem that may possibly disable the driver’s front airbag from the factory.

As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration all Land Rover LR2 models built between November 12, 2009 and August 23, 2010 are affected and have to be recalled. Also states that 2,956 Land Rover LR2 models are being recalled to repair the possibly dangerous fault. Here’s NHTSA official statement on the issue “The shorting bar in the clock spring may become disconnected when the driver’s air bag module connector is installed, which means the driver’s frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury.”

The solution to this, the local dealers will set up a spacer into the driver’s airbag clock spring harness connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is likely to begin on or within the next two weeks. Owners may contact land rover at 800-637-6837.