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.