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2016 Bluecar Bluecar Recall: While driving, the front driver, passenger, and side curtain air bags may…

NHTSA campaign 17V813000 · Air Bags · filed Dec 18, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
281
Manufacturer
Bluecar SAS
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Nov 17, 2017

The defect

Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain 2016 Bluecar vehicles. While driving, the front driver, passenger, and side curtain air bags may deploy without warning and without a crash occurring.

The risk

Unexpected deployment of the air bags without a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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The fix — what to do

Bluecar has notified the company that owns the vehicles, and the air bag software is being updated, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Bluecar customer service at 1-972-757-7251.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
BluecarBluecar2016

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V813000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.