Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 15V-655 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 15V-655 covers 2,618 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V655000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 21, 2013 to May 26, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.