BLUECAR UNSPECIFIED 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUECAR | UNSPECIFIED | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-08 | 2016-01-27 | 2016-01-27 |
Production Dates: 2015-06-07 - 2015-12-15
Manufacturers Involved: Bluecar SAS
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Software Shut Off
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 202
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the vehicle loses power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
