2015 MERCEDES B-CLASS ELECTRIC RECALL - #15V655000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : PROPULSION SYSTEM : TRACTION BATTERY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 MERCEDES B-CLASS ELECTRIC |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/21/2013 - 5/26/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/14/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
2,618 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 MERCEDES B-CLASS ELECTRIC Recall for COMMUNICATION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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