NHTSA Recall 17V541000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Power Train. Reported 2017-08-31. An estimated 4 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.