CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The front driveshaft's cardan (universal) joint may fail, which could cause the front driveshaft to detach from the vehicle. This affects vehicles that were modified to add an electric hybrid system.
If the driveshaft detaches, drive power is lost, which raises the risk of a crash. A detached driveshaft can also become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
The replacement is free. XL Hybrids will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one at no charge. Owners can contact XL Hybrids customer service at 1-833-953-5338, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20152016201720182019 |
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