The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including more than 160,000 Toyota vehicles for increased risk of fire due to a possible fuel leak.
Chrysler also recalled nearly 45,000 vehicles for a potential airbag deployment problem caused by the car’s B-Pillar trim.
Car owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website also allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Here are the vehicle recalls published by the NHTSA from August 8 to August 12:
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Toyota recall: Tundra, Tundra Hybrid vehicles
Toyota is recalling around 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 model year Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups due to a possible fuel leak that could cause a fire.
The trucks are equipped with a plastic fuel tube which could move and rub against a brake line and develop a fuel leak, Toyota said in a recall notice Thursday.
People experiencing this issue can have the fuel tube replaced by a Toyota dealer with an improved part and additional clamps at no cost.
Recalled Toyota vehicles:
- 2022 Toyota Tundra
- 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
- 2023 Toyota Tundra
- 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
More:Toyota recalls: Toyota Tundra, Hybrid pickups recalled for fuel leak, fire concerns
Chrysler recall: Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer vehicles
Chrysler is recalling 44,708 of its 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles for a potential issue with the interior trim.
“The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment,” the NHTSA said.
Chrysler dealers will inspect and replace the trim pieces, if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 22.
Recalled Chrysler vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
- 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer
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