Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 19V098000 · announced February 21, 2019 · filed by Xl Hybrids Inc · 94 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Isuzu Reach
• 2014 Isuzu Reach
• 2015 Isuzu Reach
• 2016 Isuzu Reach
• 2017 Isuzu Reach
• 2018 Isuzu Reach

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.