NHTSA recall 18V068000
Electrical system › Software
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Reported Jan 25, 2018471 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number R0LBuilt Nov 17, 2016 – Jul 20, 2017
The defect
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 remedy
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.
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