Power Train:driveline:universal Joint

NHTSA campaign 19V103000 · announced February 21, 2019 · filed by Xl Hybrids Inc · 174 units affected

The problem

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.

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

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

• 2015 Ford Transit
• 2016 Ford Transit
• 2017 Ford Transit
• 2018 Ford Transit
• 2019 Ford Transit

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