2021–2023 Dodge Durango Structure Recall 26V528000 (Dodge 61D)

NHTSA recall 26V528000 (Dodge recall 61D) covers about 74,578 2021–2023 Dodge Durango vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Aug 13, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V528000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

74,578
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Aug 13, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

The risk

A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Dodge recall number 61D

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V528000 as 61D. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "61D recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Dodge Durango2021–2023All Durango recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 13, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Jul 13, 2020 to Mar 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 26V528000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V528000 is open, call any Dodge dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V528000 or 61D). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V528000?

NHTSA recall 26V528000 (Dodge recall 61D) covers about 74,578 2021–2023 Dodge Durango vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Aug 13, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V528000?

NHTSA's record for 26V528000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V528000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Dodge dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V528000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Dodge recall number for 26V528000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 61D. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (61D) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V528000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V528000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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