2017 Dodge Durango Power Train Recall: Short Halfshafts Risk Crash
Chrysler recalls 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles with potentially too-short rear axle halfshafts that could cause loss of drive and crash risk. Owners must have halfshafts replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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 happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles that may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts too short. This could cause loss of drive and increase crash risk if the halfshaft disengages from the differential. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225710-2017-dodge-durango-power-train-recall-short-halfshafts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225710-2017-dodge-durango-power-train-recall-short-halfshafts-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V541000
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“2017 Dodge Durango Power Train Recall: Short Halfshafts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225710-2017-dodge-durango-power-train-recall-short-halfshafts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V541000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V541000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the rear axle halfshaft is too short, it can disengage from the differential. This causes loss of drive power and may lead to a crash if the vehicle loses traction.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles with potentially too-short rear axle halfshafts are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the halfshaft disengages.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Dodge Durango has rear axle halfshafts that are too short. The recall began on September 18, 2017, and applies to vehicles assembled with this issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule halfshaft replacement.
Get Halfshafts Replaced
Dealers will replace both rear axle halfshafts at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to 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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V541000 (August 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.