Nikola Corporation: Mounting Bolts May Damage Hydrogen Tank

Agency Publication Date: February 7, 2025

Summary

Nikola Corporation is recalling 95 of its 2024-2025 Tre FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) trucks because the bolts used to mount the hydrogen tanks may be too long. These oversized bolts can rub against or penetrate the hydrogen tank, causing physical damage. Nikola will inspect the vehicles and provide free bolt replacements and new hydrogen tanks if any damage is found.

Risk

A damaged hydrogen tank can leak fuel, which creates a significant risk of a fire if the leaking hydrogen is ignited. While no injuries have been reported, the potential for a high-pressure fuel leak and subsequent fire poses a serious safety hazard.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your records for a 2024-2025 Nikola Tre FCEV truck.
Contact Nikola Corporation customer service at 1-630-808-4531 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Reference recall number 24VDC1101 during the call.
Bring your vehicle to an authorized Nikola dealer; the company will replace the mounting bolts and replace the hydrogen tank if necessary, at no cost to you.
Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 25V073.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and bolt replacement

How to: Nikola will inspect and replace the bolts free of charge.

Option 2: Free Replacement

Hydrogen tank replacement

How to: Nikola will replace the hydrogen tank as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Nikola Tre FCEV

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V073000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 95 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 14, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 24VDC1101

Agency Last Updated: April 16, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your records for a 2024-2025 Nikola Tre FCEV truck.

Contact Nikola Corporation customer service at 1-630-808-4531 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Reference recall number 24VDC1101 during the call.

Bring your vehicle to an authorized Nikola dealer; the company will replace the mounting bolts and replace the hydrogen tank if necessary, at no cost to you.

Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 25V073.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V073000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Nikola Corporation

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 95 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 14, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 24VDC1101

Agency Last Updated: April 16, 2025