The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V055000·Announced 2014-02-11

Freedom Motors Recalls Wheelchair-Accessible Vans Due to Rear Axle Cracks

Freedom Motors is recalling certain 2008-2010 Dodge, Chrysler, and 2009 Volkswagen wheelchair-accessible vans because the rear axle may crack and fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Freedom Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles. These vehicles were modified by The Liberty Motor Company between February 2008 and January 2011.

The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks over time and with use. This condition could lead to axle failure, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, VOLKSWAGEN, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, ROUTAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Freedom Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair-Accessible Van
Hazard
Affected units
130

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • GRAND CARAVAN
  • ROUTAN
  • TOWN AND COUNTRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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