2017 Honda Clarity · Transmission & drivetrain
Hybrid propulsion system may lose power
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.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 18V068000 includes certain 2017 Honda Clarity vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A hybrid-system warning, reduced propulsion or a no-start condition may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 Honda Clarity
- NHTSA campaign 18V068000
- The manufacturer filing lists 471 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Useful before authorizing work
Read the method beside the problem
These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Car shudders or vibrates
A useful diagnosis starts with when the vibration happens and where you feel it. The word shudder alone does not identify a transmission fault.
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2017 to 2018 Honda Clarity · Transmission & drivetrain
Hybrid propulsion system may lose power
The previous software remedy may have been incomplete.