HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V068000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CLARITY FUEL CELL | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-28 | 2018-01-25 | 2018-01-29 |
Production Dates: 2016-11-17 - 2017-07-20
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R0L
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 471
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
