NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10170312: 2018-2020 Dodge Durango

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018-2020 Dodge Durango, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10170312 summary graphic for 2018-2020 Dodge Durango
10170312NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
2affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

SPEAKER, 6"x9" Right or Left For a buzz squeak rattle (BSR) concern coming from the speaker area that cannot be recreated, the fastener in the armrest pull cup may not be fully torqued. If a customer has concerns about speaker pop or speaker rattle, please enusre that Radios is at latest software level. This fastener, if under torqued, causes the washer to spin and rattle. Please ensure this fastener is secured and washer is not spinning prior to speaker replacement. Additional info: Please verify that there are no loose screws in door pull cup, no bent 6x9 speaker tinsel wire, or audio induced pop/crackle event(non BSR) Please crate and send a copy of the vehicle scan report and specify radio sw version and radio head unit ID to engineers via phone call or email at the following: michael.onyia@fcagroup.com (248) 613-2380 anmol.shergill@external.fcagroup.com (313) 412-0607 matt.berg@fcagroup.com (248) 576- 7754 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
DodgeDurango2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10170312?

SPEAKER, 6"x9" Right or Left For a buzz squeak rattle (BSR) concern coming from the speaker area that cannot be recreated, the fastener in the armrest pull cup may not be fully torqued. If a customer has concerns about speaker pop or speaker rattle, please enusre that Radios is at latest software level. This fastener, if under torqued, causes the washer to spin and rattle. Please ensure this fastener is secured and.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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