| NHTSA Recall # | 117719 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V655000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2015100005 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | B-CLASS ELECTRIC |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION |
| Date of notification | 02/12/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 21/11/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/05/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/10/15 |
| Report created | 14/10/15 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 2618 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |