FCA US is recalling 74,578 model-year 2021–2023 Dodge Durango SUVs because some were assembled with a rear spoiler positioned too close to the roof. Repeated contact with the roof as the liftgate opens and closes can damage the spoiler and allow it to detach from the vehicle.
A spoiler that separates while the Durango is moving can become road debris and increase the risk of a crash. FCA says occupants may hear the spoiler strike the body while opening or closing the liftgate, or hear a rattle from a loose spoiler while driving.
What the record says
The federal campaign number is 26V528, and FCA identifies it as campaign 61D. The affected production period runs from July 13, 2020, through March 28, 2023. FCA estimated that 0.8% of the recalled population has the defect, but only a VIN check can identify whether a particular Durango is included.
Important distinction: this is a new recall following earlier campaigns 21V842 and 23V115. FCA opened its investigation after receiving reports of spoilers detaching after the earlier recall remedies were completed. The federal filing specifically says vehicles repaired under those campaigns will still need the new remedy.
As of July 29, 2026, FCA reported 116 warranty claims, eight customer-assistance records and 37 other service records potentially related to the issue, with no known crashes or injuries. Those figures describe reports available when FCA filed the recall and do not predict whether an individual spoiler will fail.
FCA plans to begin mailing interim owner notices around September 10, 2026. The filing does not issue a park-outside or do-not-drive warning. The practical step today is to verify the VIN, watch for the stated warning signs, and stay in contact with a Dodge dealer until the free remedy is announced.
What dealers and customers should know
What this means for owners: check the VIN at NHTSA or Stellantis now, even if the vehicle previously received a spoiler recall repair. If you hear the spoiler contact the body or rattle, avoid handling or trying to secure it yourself and contact an authorized Dodge dealer for guidance. Do not wait for a loose exterior part to fall off before reporting the condition.
What this means for shoppers: run the VIN before buying a used 2021–2023 Durango and ask for documentation of both the older spoiler campaigns and the new 61D campaign. A completed older repair does not close this new recall. Because FCA's permanent remedy remains under development, ask the dealer to document the vehicle's current recall status and what happens when the repair becomes available.
Why it matters
Check the VIN for recall 26V528, also called campaign 61D, even if a prior Durango spoiler recall was completed. Listen for contact when operating the liftgate or rattling while driving, avoid handling a loose spoiler, and contact a Dodge dealer for current guidance while the new remedy is developed.
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Cited references
- NHTSA Part 573 recall report — campaign 26V528 — Direct reference; development dated Aug. 26, 2026
- NHTSA VIN recall lookup — Supporting direct reference
- Stellantis recall lookup — Supporting direct reference