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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V541000·Announced 2017-08-31

Chrysler Recalls 2017 Dodge Durango for Rear Axle Halfshaft Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles because rear axle halfshafts may be too short. This defect can cause a loss of drive and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle halfshafts) that can cause a loss of drive and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

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

The recalled product

Product
DODGE DURANGO
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DURANGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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