Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Freedom Motors, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear axle, which helps support the weight of your wheelchair and the vehicle, may develop cracks over time and could break. This part is crucial for safe driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle fails, it could increase the risk of a crash, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free repair at a dealership, where the faulty axle will be replaced with a new one. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600 with the recall number ENGF0216-3.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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