Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 16V-915 · 2016 Bluecar Bluecar
Bluecar SAS recall 16V-915 covers 235 2016 Bluecar Bluecar for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V915000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An uncontrolled engine shutdown may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 April 24, 2015 to April 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.