Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 14V-055 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Freedom Motors, Inc. recall 14V-055 covers 130 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 32% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
32%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2008 to January 31, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.