SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR 2014: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V192000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMART | FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-05-08 | 2015-03-31 | 2015-03-31 |
Production Dates: 2014-02-21 - 2014-07-03
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015040002
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5058
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.
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.
