2015-2019 Ford Transit recall: driveshaft

Xl Hybrids Inc reported this safety recall on February 21, 2019. It covers about 174 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 174
reported: Feb 21, 2019
owners notified: Apr 15, 2019
related complaints: 193

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 19V103000

Affected vehicles

Ford Transit 2015-2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 193 complaints about transmission problems.

2016 Ford Transit 2017 Ford Transit 2018 Ford Transit 2019 Ford Transit

Questions about recall 19V103000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2019 Ford Transit driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 19V103000, reported on February 21, 2019, covers about 174 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V103000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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