Vehicle recall 17V541000 · August 31, 2017
2017 Dodge Durango
The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V541000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 31, 2017
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- T55
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Durango (2017): 2017
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