2000 Durango Strange Problem

This has only happened twice and months apart from each other. After I back up and attempt to put the truck in Drive from Reverse, the steering wheel locks and I am unable to put the truck in drive. It almost as if the truck thinks it's in Park. I have to shut off the truck and restart it, then it's back to normal. I have search the forum and couldn't find anything related. Any advice would be appreciated.