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NHTSARecalled Feb 21, 2019 · #19V103000

U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach
  • 2015-2018 Ford Transit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
XL Hybrids INC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice