MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V655000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | B-CLASS ELECTRIC | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-12-02 | 2015-10-14 | 2015-10-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-11-21 - 2015-05-26
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015100005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2618
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a loss of propulsion power.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
