February 21, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V103000
U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V103000
Manufacturer XL Hybrids INC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 174
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.
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.