The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger | 2023 |
Components: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger | 2023 | 43 | 2 |
Other seats recalls in 2024
32 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the seats; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 24V962000 20 Dec 2024 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V888000 25 Nov 2024 | Braun Corporation |
| 24V886000 22 Nov 2024 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V869000 19 Nov 2024 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 24V859000 14 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V855000 8 Nov 2024 | VANCRAFT LLC |
| 24V808000 25 Oct 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V749000 4 Oct 2024 | Quality Van Sales, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024