Honda Recalls 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles for Power Loss Risk
Honda is recalling 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles because a software defect may cause reduced or complete power loss, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power loss) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) which may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop. This malfunction can cause the vehicle to experience reduced power or a complete loss of power.
A loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the issue free of charge.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 471
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CLARITY FUEL CELL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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