NHTSA Recall # | 141155 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V103000 |
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Manufacturer | XL Hybrids INC |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TRANSIT |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 15/04/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/01/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/02/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/02/19 |
Report created | 21/02/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 174 |
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 action | 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). |