HYUNDAI NEXO 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V761000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI NEXO 2019
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-11 2024-10-15

Production Dates: 2018-08-10 - 2023-08-25

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 269

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1545

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles. The thermally activated pressure relief device "TPRD" may break and cause a hydrogen gas leak, which can result in a fire while parked.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the TPRD, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 8, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated January 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269.

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 nhtsa.gov.