NHTSA Recall 26V528000: Dodge Durango Rear Spoiler Can Detach — Third Recall, No Fix Yet
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V528000 — the 74,578 model-year 2021-2023 Dodge Durangos whose rear spoiler can come loose and detach at speed, why this is the third campaign for the same part, why there is still no repair available, and what that means under California's lemon law.
Recall 26V528000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V528000
- Manufacturer
- Stellantis (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- Dodge Durango
- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Units recalled
- 74,578
- Component
- Body structure — rear liftgate spoiler
- Risk
- Rear spoiler can loosen and detach while driving, becoming road debris for vehicles behind you
- Recall issued
- August 13, 2026
- Owner letters mailing
- September 10, 2026
Safety notice: Rear spoiler can loosen and detach while driving, becoming road debris for vehicles behind you. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V528000 (Stellantis reference 61D) covers 74,578 model-year 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs whose rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof. When the liftgate opens and closes, the spoiler can strike the body, and over repeated cycles the attachment loosens. A loosened spoiler can detach at speed and become a road hazard for traffic behind the vehicle. The detail that matters most is in NHTSA's own filing: these vehicles were previously recalled for the same spoiler problem under campaigns 21V842 and 23V115, and Stellantis states that vehicles already repaired under those campaigns still need the new repair. This is the third campaign for one part.
The remedy
There is no remedy yet. Stellantis has told NHTSA the repair is still under development. Dealers were notified on August 20, 2026, and interim owner notification letters — letters that advise of the risk without offering a fix — are expected to begin mailing September 10, 2026, with a second letter to follow once a repair exists. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive advisory.
What owners should do now
- Listen for the tell: owners report hearing the spoiler contact the body when the liftgate opens or closes, or a rattle from the rear of the roof while driving. Report either to the dealer in writing now, even though no fix is available.
- Open the liftgate and look at where the spoiler meets the roof. Visible gaps, movement, or a spoiler that sits flush against the roofline are worth photographing with the date.
- Ask the dealer to document the inspection on a repair order even if they send you home without a repair. "No remedy available" on a dated repair order is evidence, not a dead end.
- Confirm your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — VINs became searchable on August 20, 2026.
- If your Durango was already repaired under recall 21V842 or 23V115, keep those old repair orders. A defect that returns after two prior recall repairs is the heart of a California lemon law claim.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs for this campaign became searchable on August 20, 2026. Not every 2021-2023 Durango is affected, and some affected vehicles were included in the earlier 21V842 or 23V115 campaigns as well.
Stellantis (Chrysler) customer service: 800-853-1403 (recall reference 61D). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Dodge may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V528000 cover?
74,578 model-year 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs in the U.S. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, so liftgate use can damage it and work it loose. Confirm your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — VINs became searchable on August 20, 2026.
Is this the same recall as the earlier Durango spoiler recalls?
It is the same defect in a third campaign. NHTSA's filing states that vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115, and that vehicles repaired under those prior recalls will need the new repair completed. Stellantis opened this campaign after field data showed the earlier fixes were not holding.
Is there a fix available now?
No. Stellantis has told NHTSA the remedy is still under development. Dealers were notified August 20, 2026, and interim owner letters are expected to begin mailing September 10, 2026 — those letters advise of the risk without offering a repair. A second notice follows when a fix exists. In the meantime, ask the dealer to document any inspection on a repair order.
Does this recall make my Durango a California lemon?
This one is a stronger candidate than most recalls, for two reasons. First, it is the third campaign for the same part, and Stellantis concedes prior repairs need to be redone — that is a defect surviving repeated repair attempts, which is the core of the Song-Beverly Act. Second, there is no remedy available, so time out of service and time waiting can accumulate. A recall alone still is not automatically a lemon; what matters is your vehicle's repair history, so gather every Durango repair order you have.
My Durango is a 2021 — is it too late to bring a claim?
Possibly not, but do not wait. Stellantis brands (Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Fiat) have opted into AB 1755, which requires a claim to be filed within one year of the express warranty's expiration and in no event more than six years from the vehicle's original delivery date. For a Durango delivered in 2021, that six-year outer limit is approaching. Timing questions are fact-specific — a free case review is the fastest way to find out where you stand.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.