Chrysler 300; Dodge Charger (2014-2017): Power train
Recall 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
69,298
vehicles affected
69,298
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V097000
- Date
- Feb 14, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 69,298
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
What can happen
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V097000?
2 models: Chrysler 300 (2014-2017), Dodge Charger (2014-2017), about 69,298 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V097000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
What can happen?
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.