Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 22, 2021
2020 Dodge Durango Air Bags: Loose Fastener Risk
Chrysler recalls 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles with loose or missing side curtain air bag fasteners that may deploy incorrectly, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles because a loose or missing fastener could cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles where the side air bag fastener isn't securely attached. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79358-2020-dodge-durango-air-bags-loose-fastener-risk.
“2020 Dodge Durango Air Bags: Loose Fastener Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79358-2020-dodge-durango-air-bags-loose-fastener-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V280000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V280000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a loose or missing fastener for the side curtain air bag, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on April 22, 2021. Owners should contact dealers to have the fastener tightened or replaced free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Dodge Durango, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 417 other recalls on record since 2015-01-28. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chrysler Pacifica Air Bags May Not Deploy: Recall for 2023-2026 Models (2026-06-02) and Hyundai Palisade 2020-2025 Air Bag Recall: Improper Deployment Risk (2026-01-23).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Dodge Durango has a loose or missing side curtain air bag fastener. The recall covers vehicles where the fastener isn't securely attached.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener at no cost. Owners can find a dealer through Chrysler customer service.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
Take action
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V280000 — Chrysler 2020 Dodge Durango Air Bags: Loose Fastener Risk
Hello,
I own a 2020 Dodge Durango Air Bags: Loose Fastener Risk that is covered by recall 21V280000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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