Honda is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously
— Recall Campaign #18V921000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,082 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V921000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 20, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V921000 |
| Units affected: | 1,082 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.