2016 Bluecar Bluecar Recall Information and Defects
The 2016 Bluecar Bluecar has 4 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Bluecar SAS. These critical defects primarily concern gear position indication (prndl), software, and traction battery. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (4 Defects)
Defect #1: Gear Position Indication (prndl) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: Gear Shift Lever)
NHTSA ID: 16V004000 | MFR Campaign Number: Gear Shift Lever
Posted on: 2016-01-06
Description
Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bluecar hybrid-electric vehicles manufactured June 7, 2015, to September 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a gear shift lever that may break preventing the car from maintaining the intended gear position.
Consequence
If the gear shift lever breaks, the vehicle may become immobilized, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bluecar has notified the one purchaser of the affected vehicles and the remedy of replacing the gear shift with a newly designed gear lever has begun, free of charge
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
Defect #2: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: Software Shut Off)
NHTSA ID: 16V042000 | MFR Campaign Number: Software Shut Off
Posted on: 2016-01-27
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #3: Traction Battery Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 16V915000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2016-12-21
Description
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.
Consequence
An uncontrolled engine shutdown may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
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
Defect #4: Air Bags Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 17V813000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2017-12-20
Description
Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain 2016 Bluecar vehicles. While driving, the front driver, passenger, and side curtain air bags may deploy without warning and without a crash occurring.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the air bags without a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Bluecar has notified the company that owns the vehicles, and the air bag software is being updated, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Bluecar customer service at
1-972-757-7251
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
