CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle loses power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 vehicles built between June 7, 2015 and December 15, 2015 have power train software that may shut off power to the car after certain driving conditions, such as high acceleration followed by an immediate release of the accelerator, or harsh braking. The affected vehicles were built from the sources listed in the notice, so check whether your vehicle falls in that build window.
If the vehicle loses power unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. The manufacturer has already completed this recall: all affected vehicles in the fleet received corrected power train software free of charge, with the recall finished on December 23, 2015.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to confirm the corrected software has been installed. The repair costs nothing to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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