2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recall: hybrid propulsion system
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on January 25, 2018. It covers about 471 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 471
- reported
- Jan 25, 2018
- owners notified
- Feb 28, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
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.
- 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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 18V068000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell hybrid propulsion system?
Yes. Recall 18V068000, reported on January 25, 2018, covers about 471 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V068000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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