KIA NIRO 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V257000

Make Model Year
KIA NIRO 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-15 2018-04-20 2018-04-26

Production Dates: 2016-11-01 - 2017-09-11

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC163

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27029

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro 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.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.

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.