Kia Niro Hybrid: Burrs In The Inner Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Housing Can Cause Damage To The Oil Seal
Certain 2019-2023 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may have burrs inside the hydraulic clutch actuator housing that can damage the oil seal, causing oil leaks and potentially creating an electrical short. This defect could result in a fire risk and will typically trigger a warning light on the dashboard. Kia will inspect, repair, or replace the affected actuator in these vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA NIRO HYBRID, KIA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Units affected: 10,024
- Reason
- Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap. The HEV warning light will be displayed on the dashboard.An electrical short may occur which could result in a fire risk. Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace actuator
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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