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LUK Hybrid Propulsion System recall

Recalled May 17, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18E033000 · LUK

Hazard
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.
Units
37,185 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
LUK CLUTCH ACTUATOR
Manufacturer(s)
LuK GmbH & Co. KG

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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