Recall 14V055000: 2008–2010 Chrysler Town And Country, 2008–2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Volkswagen Routan
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 11, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 130
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V055000
- Manufacturer campaign
- ENGF0216-3
- Manufacturer
- Freedom Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 1, 2014
- Components
- Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology