NHTSA Campaign 18E033000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Issued by LuK GmbH & Co. KG · Reported May 17, 2018 · 37,185 vehicles affected

What's wrong

LuK GmbH & Co. KG (LuK) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Kia Motors America and Hyundai Motor America to conduct recalls (numbers 18V257 and 18V260 respectively) to inspect and replace the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) caps and assembly that can allow oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

LuK is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil, and replace the HCA assembly if necessary, free of charge. Kia owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163. The recall began May 17, 2018. Hyundai owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LUK CLUTCH ACTUATOR 37,185

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E033000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.