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NHTSARecalled Jan 27, 2016 · #16V042000

Software may cause Vehicle to Shut Off

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

Product details

Product
  • Software may cause Vehicle to Shut Off
  • 2016 Bluecar
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Bluecar SAS
Model numbers
2016 Bluecar
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice