NHTSA recall 14V-055 (14V055000)
suspension recall reported February 11, 2014 - about 130 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V055000
- Also written as
- 14V-055
- Manufacturer number
- ENGF0216-3
- Reported
- February 11, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~130
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-055 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.