NHTSA Campaign Number
14V055000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Reported to NHTSA: November 2, 2014
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (4)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2009 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2010 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Routan |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 14V055000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.