CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles have a problem in the fuel cell control unit, which can misread a small drop in cell voltage. When this happens, the vehicle may lose some power or all of its power while driving.
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Honda will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will install a software update at no cost to you. To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall R0L.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2017 |
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