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2017 Dodge Charger · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: recall 17V496000

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.

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Covered model years
2017
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
dodge-charger-2017-17v496000

What the source says

The documented condition

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

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.

Campaign 17V496000; report received 2017-08-08. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: CHARGER. Model years: 2017.
    • NHTSA campaign 17V496000
    • The complete campaign lists 1,207 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Campaign 17V496000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

    Original evidence

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    NHTSA safety recall · 17V496000 · 2017-08-08

    NHTSA campaign 17V496000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

    Match the action to the evidence.

    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2017 Dodge Charger

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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