Mercedes-Benz USA (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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Electric Powertrain Shut Down
| Report Received Date | 10/14/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V655000 |
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 2015100005 |
| Potentially Affected | 2618 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V655000) |
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