Recall 14V055000: 2008–2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 11, 2014

Manufacturer

Freedom Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected

130vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Chrysler Town And Country1,939 complaints
• 2009 Chrysler Town And Country707 complaints
• 2010 Chrysler Town And Country1,556 complaints
• 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan1,293 complaints
• 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan544 complaints
• 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan870 complaints
• 2009 Volkswagen Routan294 complaints