NHTSAGeneral Alert
Hyundai Motor America - Vehicle Fire when Parked
Published: October 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V761000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Vehicle Fire when Parked
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Vehicle Fire when Parked |
| Nhtsa id | 24V761000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V761000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 69.62 |
| Corrective action | 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. Final owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, beginning January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 269 |
| Potentially affected | 1545 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |