Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V055000 · announced February 11, 2014 · filed by Freedom Motors, Inc. · 130 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
• 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
• 2010 Chrysler Town And Country
• 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2009 Volkswagen Routan

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.