NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V260
Manufacturer Hyundai
Motor America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,156
Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 176.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Chronology
Recall Acknowledgement
May 9, 2018
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