Recall 15V655000: 2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250E, 2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,618
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz B 250E
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250E
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V655000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2015100005
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 2, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology