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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, covering 2,763 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls by model year

2019 12018 22017 3

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Seat belts: rear/otherReported June 4, 2020 · 128 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.

Recall number 20V326000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported April 18, 2019 · 1,082 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Risk
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.

Recall number 19V315000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported December 20, 2018 · 1,082 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 18V921000 · Recall details

Hybrid propulsion systemReported January 25, 2018 · 471 vehicles affected
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.
Risk
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 18V068000 · Recall details

Questions about the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have?

4, covering seat belts, equipment and electrical system.

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