Honda 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell: Power Loss Risk - Recall
Honda recalls 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles with potential power loss causing crash risk. Free software update to fix electrical system issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles because their electrical system may cause power loss, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free software update from dealers to prevent this. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226001-honda-2017-clarity-fuel-cell-power-loss-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226001-honda-2017-clarity-fuel-cell-power-loss-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V068000
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“Honda 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell: Power Loss Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226001-honda-2017-clarity-fuel-cell-power-loss-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V068000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V068000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel cell control unit may misinterpret small voltage drops, causing the vehicle to lose power. This power loss could lead to reduced vehicle control or crashes during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face reduced power or crashes if the electrical system fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The recall began February 28, 2018, and applies to all affected models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to get the software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will install a free software update to fix the power loss issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V068000 (January 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.