BRAUN TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Make : BRAUN Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2009
Build Dates : 2008-02-01 - 2011-01-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V055000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-04-01 Date Received by ODI: 2014-02-11 Date Added to Database: 2014-02-14
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ENGF0216-3
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 130
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.