VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN 2009: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V055000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ROUTAN | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-04-01 | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-14 |
Production Dates: 2008-06-01 - 2009-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ENGF0216-3
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
