Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 20, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2017–2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Recall number

18V921000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,082 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068. The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.

What to do

Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A3O.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.