Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V915000 Reported December 21, 2016

Water may leak into battery connector

Bluecar Sas · Electrical System · 235 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V915000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
235
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 21, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Bluecar sas (bluecar) is recalling certain 2016 bluecar vehicles manufactured april 24, 2015, to april 19, 2016. in heavy rain or snow, water may leak into the high voltage connector between the battery and the engine possibly resulting in the engine shutting down.

Safety Consequence

An uncontrolled engine shutdown may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bluecar has already notified owners, and technicians have applied grease on both ends of the connector, free of charge. the recall has already been completed. owners may contact bluecar customer service at 1-972 757-7251.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bluecar Sas dealer and reference recall ID 16V915000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V915000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V915000?

NHTSA recall 16V915000 was issued by Bluecar Sas on December 21, 2016. It addresses: Water may leak into battery connector. The recall affects approximately 235 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bluecar Sas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V915000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.