| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161117 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V315000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161117 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V068000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161117 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V921000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls?
A: The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls include: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
A: Yes, the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls?
A: The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls include: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.