NHTSA Campaign 14V055000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Filed by Freedom Motors, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 14V055000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
Reported November 2, 2014
Vehicles covered by 14V055000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 14V055000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.