NHTSA Campaign 14V055000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Freedom Motors, Inc. · Reported Feb 11, 2014 · 130 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

Consequence

Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 130
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 130
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 130
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 130
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2009 130
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2010 130
VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN 2009 130

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V055000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.