2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell — Electrical system: software
Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V921000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 20, 2018. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- CLARITY FUEL CELL
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL | 2018 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V921000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: CLARITY FUEL CELL.