Vehicle recall 14V055000 · February 11, 2014
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and 1 more model
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 2014
- Filed by
- Freedom Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- ENGF0216-3
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Volkswagen Routan (2009): 2009
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