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HighNHTSA·24V573000·Announced 2024-01-08

2023 Dodge Challenger: Rear Seat Back May Not Lock in Upright Position

The left rear seat back in certain 2023 Dodge Challengers may not lock in the upright position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat latch free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a confirmed seating system defect affecting approximately 2,852 vehicles. While the seat latch failure is real and safety-critical, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, and potential harm is contingent on a crash occurring.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles due to a seating system defect. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position, causing these vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207 (Seating Systems).

A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Approximately 2,852 vehicles are affected by this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on August 15, 2024. Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker free of charge. Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for an appointment, or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 DODGE CHALLENGER
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Seating System
Hazard
  • seat-latch-failure
  • crash-injury-risk
Affected units
2,852

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHALLENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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