Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-068 · 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 18V-068 covers 471 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 17, 2016 to July 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.