Recall
Bluecar Bluecar — 16V042000
NHTSA ID
16V042000
Make
Bluecar
Model
Bluecar
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-01-27
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
202
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Software Shut Off
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.