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SevereNHTSA·20V107000·Announced 2020-02-24

Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Recalled for Battery Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive because a battery weld may detach, causing sudden failure, stalling, or fire.

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 (battery weld) that poses a significant risk of fire and vehicle stalling, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. The recall addresses a defect in the high-voltage battery main cell conductors where a welded joint may detach. This detachment can interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure, or cause an electrical arc that ignites inside the battery cells.

If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on May 8, 2020.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 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 — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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