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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “LuK GmbH & Co. KG — Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire”
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A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.