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142k vehicles, including BMW, Chrysler and Toyota, recalled: Check list.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered the recall of 142,288 vehicles, affecting BMW, Chrysler, and Toyota.

Published August 12, 2024 at 4:31am by Ahjané Forbes

Vehicle Recalls: Week of August 4-10

The Lowdown:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued multiple recalls last week, including for Chrysler, Toyota, and BMW vehicles.
Chrysler recalls 2023 Dodge Challengers due to a potential issue with the left rear seat not locking properly, increasing crash risks.
Toyota distributor Gulf States issues a recall for various 2023-2025 models due to incorrect weight capacity labels, which may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.
BMW recalls certain 2019-2021 models due to a potential starter motor overheating issue, which could result in a fire.

Models Affected: 2023 Dodge Challenger
Issue: Left rear seat may not lock in the upright position, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker for free.
Owner Notification: Expected by Aug. 15, 2024.
Contacts: FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's recall number is 38B.
NHTSA Report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V573-5063.PDF

Models Affected: Various 2023-2025 models, including GR Supra, 4Runner, Corolla, and more. (See the full list in the original article)
Issue: Inaccurate added weight values on the load-carrying capacity modification label, potentially leading to overloading and increased crash risk.
Fix: Gulf States Toyota will mail new labels to affected car owners.
Owner Notification: Expected by Sept. 16, 2024.
Contact: GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's recall number is 24R2.
NHTSA Report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V548-2348.PDF

Models Affected: Various 2019-2021 models, including 340Xi, 740i, 840i, X5, X7, and more. (See the full list in the original article)
Issue: Potential for starter motor to overheat due to electrical overload, which could lead to a fire.
Fix: BMW dealers will update the vehicle software.
Owner Notification: Expected by Sept. 23, 2024.
Contact: BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V576-6186.PDF