The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V315000·Announced 2019-04-18

Honda Recalls 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles for Water Pump Defect

Honda is recalling 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles because internal corrosion may cause the water pump to fail, potentially leading to a vehicle stall and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (water pump failure) that can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where internal components may corrode, causing the water pump to fail.

A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 10, 2019.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit 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
1,082

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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