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2008–2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 2008–2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Volkswagen Routan Recall: Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which…

NHTSA campaign 14V055000 · Suspension · filed Feb 11, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
130
Manufacturer
Freedom Motors, Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Apr 1, 2014

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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V055000 (manufacturer number ENGF0216-3). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.