Hyundai I40: It May Be Possible To Start The Vehicle Without Depresssing The Clutch Pedal.
Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling 502 i40 vehicles because a faulty clutch pedal inhibitor may allow the engine to start while the vehicle is in gear without the driver pressing the clutch pedal. This defect poses a safety risk as the vehicle could move unexpectedly when starting. Hyundai will replace the clutch inhibitor switch with a modified version on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI i40. Units affected: 502
- Reason
- The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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