NHTSA (USA)Critical
2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELLNHTSA Campaign #18V068000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
471 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R0LUpdated June 10, 2026