Recall 16V915 affects 235 2016 Bluecar vehicles for water intrusion at the high-voltage connector. Repair was completed free of charge.
Bluecar is recalling 235 2016 Bluecar vehicles because heavy rain or snow can let water enter the high-voltage connector between the battery and engine. That water intrusion can trigger an uncontrolled engine shutdown and increase crash risk; Bluecar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2016 Bluecar uses a high voltage connector between the traction battery and the propulsion motor. That connector carries electric power from the battery to the drive system, so it has to stay sealed while the car is moving through rain, snow, and road spray.
On affected Bluecar vehicles, the connector seal was not tight enough. In heavy rain or snow, especially when the car is running through 10 or 20 cm of water, water under pressure can reach the connector under the car. Moisture inside that high voltage connection can interrupt power between the battery and motor. If that happens, the propulsion system can shut down while driving.
The warning sign is a dashboard alarm that says "Imminent Stop of the Car" for 2 minutes. Treat that message as a sign that the connector problem has already affected the high voltage system, not as a routine alert.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Bluecar Bluecar | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 235 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An uncontrolled engine shutdown can raise crash risk because the vehicle loses power without driver control. If the dashboard shows an "Imminent Stop of the Car" warning, pull over safely and arrange service before driving again. Repair is free at any franchised Bluecar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Bluecar Bluecar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bluecar dealer or Bluecar customer service to confirm the high-voltage connector grease repair is recorded as complete.
- Ask Bluecar to apply the free connector-grease repair if the work is not complete; the grease protects both ends of the high-voltage connector from water intrusion that can shut down the engine.
- Bring any owner notice you received, and reference recall number 16V915 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Bluecar has notified owners and completed the recall repair. A Bluecar technician applies grease to both ends of the high voltage connector between the battery and engine so water is less likely to enter the connection during heavy rain or snow. The work is free of charge, and Bluecar says the recall has been completed. If your 2016 Bluecar was included and you are unsure whether the work was done, contact Bluecar customer service and ask them to confirm the repair status for your VIN.
Timeline
| December 15, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 15, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V915?
Recall 16V915 covers 235 2016 Bluecar Bluecar vehicles with a high-voltage connector that can let water enter during heavy rain or snow. Water at that connector can shut the engine down without control and raise crash risk. Bluecar applied grease to both connector ends for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Bluecar Bluecar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V915. If it is, contact Bluecar customer service at 1-972 757-7251 and reference recall 16V915. Bluecar says the remedy was completed, so confirm your vehicle received the connector grease repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety recall remedy at no cost, and Bluecar's remedy says technicians applied grease to both ends of the high-voltage connector free of charge. Keep the recall number handy when you call Bluecar customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an uncontrolled engine shutdown. Bluecar reported that heavy rain or snow can let water leak into the high-voltage connector between the battery and engine. If that shuts the engine down while driving, crash risk increases.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V915000 |
|---|---|
| Bluecar customer service | 1-972 757-7251 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V915 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V915000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →