NHTSA recall 15V655000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric and 1 more
Reported Oct 14, 20152,618 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2015100005Built Nov 21, 2013 – May 26, 2015
The defect
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 remedy
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.