BLUECAR UNSPECIFIED 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

An uncontrolled engine shutdown may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.