NHTSA recall 15V-655 (15V655000)
electrical system recall reported October 14, 2015 - about 2,618 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V655000
- Also written as
- 15V-655
- Manufacturer number
- 2015100005
- Reported
- October 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,618
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-655 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.