Recall
Mercedes-Benz B 250e — 15V655000
NHTSA ID
15V655000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B 250e
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-10-14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Units Affected
2,618
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2015100005
Summary
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.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.