Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recall (18V068000)

Honda · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 18V068000
Report Received: 2018-01-25
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make: Honda
Model(s): CLARITY FUEL CELL
Model Year(s): 2017
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potentially Affected Units: 471

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.

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