NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10177527: 2014, 2015 Dodge Durango

Official manufacturer communication context for 2014, 2015 Dodge Durango, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10177527 summary graphic for 2014, 2015 Dodge Durango
10177527NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality 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

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following:The AHR has inadvertently deployedFig.1andFig.2on one or both front seats and will not reset. Inadvertent Deployed Position AHR1 - Sled Fractured And Pin In Latch2 - Pin Fastened To SledNormal Deployed Position AHR1 - Striker Pin2 - Latch Pawls3 - Sled4 - Sled Bracket5 - Tilt Clip

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
DodgeDurango2014, 2015Ask 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 10177527?

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following:The AHR has inadvertently deployedFig.1andFig.2on one or both front seats and will not reset. Inadvertent Deployed Position AHR1 - Sled Fractured And Pin In Latch2 - Pin Fastened To SledNormal.

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

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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