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2018 Isuzu Reach Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Isuzu Reach has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Isuzu dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Isuzu Reach. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #19V098000Reported February 21, 2019 · XL Hybrids INC
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Defect description
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.
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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