BLUECAR UNSPECIFIED 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V915000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUECAR | UNSPECIFIED | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-15 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-21 |
Production Dates: 2015-04-24 - 2016-04-19
Manufacturers Involved: Bluecar SAS
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 235
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Bluecar SAS "Bluecar" is recalling certain 2016 Bluecar vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to April 19, 2016. In heavy rain or snow, water may leak into the high voltage connector between the battery and the engine possibly resulting in the engine shutting down.
An uncontrolled engine shutdown may increase the risk of a crash.
Bluecar has already notified owners, and technicians have applied grease on both ends of the connector, free of charge. The recall has already been completed. Owners may contact Bluecar customer service at 1-972 757-7251.
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.
