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SevereNHTSA·17V447000·Announced 2017-07-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 Smart Fortwo Vehicles for Steering Knuckle Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2017 Smart Fortwo and Cabriolet vehicles because casting imperfections in the left front axle steering knuckle could cause failure and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering knuckle failure) that could affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 Smart Fortwo and Smart Fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SMART FORTWO, FORTWO CABRIOLET
Brand
SMART
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
110

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FORTWO
  • FORTWO CABRIOLET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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