LUK Clutch Actuator: Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18E033000 · May 17, 2018 · LuK GmbH & Co. KG
37,185
units affected
37,185
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E033000
- Date
- May 17, 2018
- Maker
- LuK GmbH & Co. KG
- Units affected
- 37,185
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Luk | Clutch Actuator | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E033000?
1 model: Luk Clutch Actuator (all years), about 37,185 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E033000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.