Component Description
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
XL Hybrids INC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150101
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190215
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
174
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190415
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date
20190221
Record Creation Date
20190221
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.