Isuzu recall: Power train
What is wrong
XL Hybrids Inc. (XL) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Isuzu Reach 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL customer service at 1-866-414-3212.
Vehicles covered
- Isuzu Reach 2013–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V098000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Xl Hybrids Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 21, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 94
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Feb 15, 2019
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / International Motors / Isuzu recall: Suspension Mar 19, 2021
- Isuzu recall: Power train Mar 21, 2017
- Isuzu recall: Exterior lighting Nov 18, 2014
- Isuzu recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.