2017 Dodge Challenger Engine Oil Cooler Recall: Oil Spray Hazard
Chrysler recalls 2017 Dodge Challengers with Hellcat engines due to potential oil leaks that could impair visibility and cause crashes or fires. Owners must have EOC lines replaced at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challengers with Hellcat engines because oil cooler hoses can fail, causing oil to spray onto the windshield or hot surfaces. This risks reduced visibility and increases crash or fire chances. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225711-2017-dodge-challenger-engine-oil-cooler-recall-oil-spray-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225711-2017-dodge-challenger-engine-oil-cooler-recall-oil-spray-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V496000
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“2017 Dodge Challenger Engine Oil Cooler Recall: Oil Spray Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225711-2017-dodge-challenger-engine-oil-cooler-recall-oil-spray-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #17V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V496000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the engine oil cooler (EOC) hose fails, oil can spray onto the windshield or hot engine parts. This reduces driver visibility and may cause a crash or fire due to the oil contacting hot surfaces.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Dodge Challengers with Hellcat engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of reduced visibility or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Dodge Challenger has a Hellcat engine. The recall started October 3, 2017, and affects vehicles with the engine oil cooler hose issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free EOC line replacement.
Get EOC Lines Replaced
Dealers will replace the engine oil cooler hoses at no cost to fix the oil leak risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.
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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 #17V496000 (August 8, 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.