BLUECAR UNSPECIFIED 2016: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V813000

Make Model Year
BLUECAR UNSPECIFIED 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-17 2017-12-18 2017-12-20

Production Dates: 2015-04-24 - 2016-04-19

Manufacturers Involved: Bluecar SAS

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 281

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bluecar SAS "Bluecar" is recalling certain 2016 Bluecar vehicles. While driving, the front driver, passenger, and side curtain air bags may deploy without warning and without a crash occurring.

Consequence

Unexpected deployment of the air bags without a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Bluecar has notified the company that owns the vehicles, and the air bag software is being updated, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. 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.