Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E033000 Reported May 17, 2018

Clutch actuator oil leak may cause fire

Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg · N/A · 37,185 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E033000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
37,185
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 17, 2018
Completion Rate
91.22

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg dealer and reference recall ID 18E033000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E033000?

NHTSA recall 18E033000 was issued by Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg on May 17, 2018. It addresses: Clutch actuator oil leak may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 37,185 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E033000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.