Chrysler / Dodge / Volkswagen recall: Suspension
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010
- Volkswagen Routan 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V055000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Freedom Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 11, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 1, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 130
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2008 to Jan 31, 2011
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.