Smart recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
What could happen
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Vehicles covered
- Smart Fortwo 2017
- Smart Fortwo Cabriolet 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V447000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 110
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 27, 2017 to Jun 6, 2017
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 2017090002
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Smart recall: Electrical system Feb 24, 2020
- Smart recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 27, 2018
- Smart recall: Parking brake Jul 16, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.