Recall 18V-068
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: Electrical system (software); Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-068
- Reported
- January 25, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 471 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.
The risk
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]