Bluecar Bluecar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bluecar SAS recalls 2016 Bluecar Bluecar

Recall number

16V042000

Brand / firm

Bluecar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 202 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle loses power, it can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.