Vehicle recall 20V326000 · June 4, 2020
Honda Clarity Electric, Clarity Fuel Cell and 1 more model
The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2020
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- Z7L
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 128
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Clarity Electric (2019): 2019
- Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2019): 2019
- Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid (2019): 2019
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