Electrical system: softwareRecall 16V-042 · 2016 Bluecar Bluecar
Bluecar SAS recall 16V-042 covers 202 2016 Bluecar Bluecar for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bluecar vehicles manufactured June 7, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The power train software of the affected vehicles may shut down power to the car after certain driving conditions such as high acceleration with immediate release of the accelerator, or harsh braking action.
The risk
If the vehicle loses power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bluecar notified the owner of the fleet of vehicles, and all affected vehicles have received corrected power train software, free of charge. The recall was completed on December 23, 2015. Bluecar's number for this recall is Software Shut Off.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 7, 2015 to December 15, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.