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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Recall 19V315: Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine

NHTSA campaign 19V315, reported April 18, 2019, 1,082 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles may have water pump internal components that corrode. Over time, this corrosion can cause the water pump to fail.

A water pump failure can cause the vehicle to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V315Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Risk
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell20172018