FORD TRANSIT 2018: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-02-21 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2019-02-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 174
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
