Recall 15V655000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date
20151014
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MERCEDES BENZ B 250E
2014 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC
2015 MERCEDES BENZ B 250E
2015 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.