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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. The most recent was reported on April 18, 2019.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
April 18, 201919V-315Equipment: electrical1,082
December 20, 201818V-921Electrical system: software1,082
January 25, 201818V-068Hybrid propulsion system471

Recall details

Equipment: electrical

April 18, 2019 · Honda · Campaign 19V-315

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.

The fix: 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.

Electrical system: software

December 20, 2018 · Honda · Campaign 18V-921

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.

The fix: 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.

Hybrid propulsion system

January 25, 2018 · Honda · Campaign 18V-068

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.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

All Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls · All Honda recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the most recent reported on April 18, 2019. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?

Equipment (1), Electrical system (1), Hybrid propulsion system (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.