FILE-The Dodge logo is displayed at the New York Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Corbis via Getty Images)The BriefChrysler recalled thousands of Dodge Durangos connected to a rear spoiler that could detach from the vehicle.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials explained that when the vehicle is in motion, drivers and passengers may hear a noise indicating that the spoiler is loose.Owners of the affected vehicles will receive a notification letter once there's a solution to fix the issue.Chrysler recalled74,578 Dodge Durangos because of a rear spoiler issue that may increase the risk of a crash. AdvertisementAdvertisementNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration officialsstated in a recall letter that rear spoilerswhich detach from a vehicle may create road debris, and drivers may also hear the "spoiler hit the body when opening or closing the liftgate, or a rattle from the spoiler being loose while driving."RELATED: Chevy recalls over 80K vehicles related to defective pedestrian alert sound systemDodge Durango recallWhy you should careThe recall covers certain 2021-2023 MY Dodge Durango vehicles.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) discovered that certain Dodge Durango vehicle models "were built with rear spoilers that may be over-flush to the roof, allowing contact to the roof when cycling the liftgate."If I own the recalled Dodge Durango, what should I do?What you can doAdvertisementAdvertisementNHTSA officials noted that a remedy is "under development" and owners of the impacted Dodge Durangos should wait to receive a notification letter from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The auto manufacturer is in the process of informing dealers and will begin to notify affected vehicle owners on or about Sept. 9.The SourceInformation for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safey Administration recall letter. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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