NHTSA Campaign 19V103000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Issued by XL Hybrids INC · Reported Feb 21, 2019 · 174 vehicles affected
What's wrong
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Remedy
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 | 174 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 | 174 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2017 | 174 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2018 | 174 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2019 | 174 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V103000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.