DODGE DURANGO 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V541000

Make Model Year
DODGE DURANGO 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-18 2017-08-31 2017-09-01

Production Dates: 2017-05-25 - 2017-06-02

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T55

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

Consequence

If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.