Bluecar SAS: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Bluecar SAS in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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2016

2017

December 21, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Water may Leak into Battery Connector

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V915000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 235

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 27, 2016

(Campaign #: Software Shut Off)

Software may cause Vehicle to Shut Off

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V042000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 202

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 6, 2016

(Campaign #: Gear Shift Lever)

Gear Shift Lever May Break

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V004000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 149

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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