Recall 19V098000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20190221
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

XL Hybrids Inc. (XL) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Isuzu Reach 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.

Safety 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL customer service at 1-866-414-3212.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 ISUZU REACH
2014 ISUZU REACH
2015 ISUZU REACH
2016 ISUZU REACH
2017 ISUZU REACH
2018 ISUZU REACH

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.