NHTSA Recall 16V042000
Filed by Bluecar SAS. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-01-27. An estimated 202 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bluecar vehicles manufactured June 7, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The power train software of the affected vehicles may shut down power to the car after certain driving conditions such as high acceleration with immediate release of the accelerator, or harsh braking action.
Risk
If the vehicle loses power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Bluecar notified the owner of the fleet of vehicles, and all affected vehicles have received corrected power train software, free of charge. The recall was completed on December 23, 2015. Bluecar's number for this recall is Software Shut Off.
Manufacturer campaign number: Software Shut Off
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.