Honda recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V068000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 471
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 17, 2016 to Jul 20, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- R0L
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Seat belts Jun 4, 2020
- Honda recall: Equipment Apr 18, 2019
- Honda recall: Hybrid propulsion system Dec 20, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.