NHTSA recall 18V-068 (18V068000)
electrical system recall reported January 25, 2018 - about 471 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V068000
- Also written as
- 18V-068
- Manufacturer number
- R0L
- Reported
- January 25, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~471
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-068 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.