Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 17V-541 · 2017 Dodge Durango
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-541 covers 4 2017 Dodge Durango for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V541000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 25, 2017 to June 2, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.