Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg | NHTSA Recall #18E033000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E033000 by Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg. Includes 37,185 affected units, Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.