Hi there, toni9.
I appreciate the workaround you've done. Let me provide additional information on how auto recall works in QuickBooks Desktop.
The ability to auto-recall the entry information when turning on the Automatically recall last transaction for this name applies to Vendor's transactions like Check. This means that QuickBooks last saved information on the transaction will be the one to be recall once you'll record back a transaction for the payee.
If you change it for Vendor, the previously saved information will show on the next Check details.
You'll want to check on how to memorized transaction in QuickBooks for future references: Create an automatic recurring payment (cheque) to a vendor.
Drop me a reply if you need further help in using the auto-recall in QuickBooks Desktop. Have a great day ahead!