Recall 19V103000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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

Defect Description

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.

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 recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 FORD TRANSIT
2016 FORD TRANSIT
2017 FORD TRANSIT
2018 FORD TRANSIT
2019 FORD TRANSIT

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