Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 25, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18V068000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 471 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 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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.