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.

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft
Power Train — Driveline — Universal Joint

Date Announced

FEB 21, 2019

Vehicles Affected

174

NHTSA Campaign #

19V103000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (5)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4