CarRecallWatch- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A seal inside the hydraulic clutch actuator can leak, allowing oil to collect in the actuator cap area. That oil can lead to an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own this vehicle, Hyundai will notify you. Authorized dealers will inspect the actuator caps for leaked oil and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator assembly if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2017 |
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