Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V103000 Reported February 21, 2019

U-joint may fail and front driveshaft may detach

Xl Hybrids Inc · Power Train · 174 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V103000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Xl Hybrids Inc
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
174
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 21, 2019
Completion Rate
82.18

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Xl Hybrids Inc dealer and reference recall ID 19V103000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V103000?

NHTSA recall 19V103000 was issued by Xl Hybrids Inc on February 21, 2019. It addresses: U-joint may fail and front driveshaft may detach. The recall affects approximately 174 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Xl Hybrids Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.