2017–2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Recall: Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail
NHTSA campaign 19V315000 · Equipment · filed Apr 18, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | Clarity Fuel Cell | 2017, 2018 |
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V315000 (manufacturer number N5H). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.