What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 17V097000 includes certain 2015 to 2017 Chrysler 300 vehicles. 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. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Source component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- car shuts off while driving
- engine suddenly loses power
- car stalls at traffic lights
- engine dies without warning
- vehicle will not accelerate
- power disappears while driving
Symptoms in the record
- The engine may stall, fail to restart or lose propulsion, sometimes without advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2015 to 2017 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA campaign 17V097000
- The manufacturer filing lists 69,298 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
Official campaign record for Chrysler 300
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 69,298 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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