The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V448000·Announced 2017-07-16

Smart Fortwo Recall for Parking Brake Cable Lock Nut Issue

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles because the parking brake cable lock nut may loosen, potentially reducing the vehicle's ability to stay secured on slopes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time. This loosening results in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.

As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations. This condition allows the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 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
Brand
SMART
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Parking Brake
Hazard
Affected units
5,061

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 (1)

  • FORTWO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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