NHTSA Recall 15V655000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V655000; Date: Oct. 14, 2015
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mercedes Benz B-class Electric; 2015 Mercedes Benz B-class Electric
Component: Electrical System: Battery: Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 2,618
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2015
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