SMART FORTWO COUPE 2014: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V192000

Make Model Year
SMART FORTWO COUPE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-08 2015-03-31 2015-03-31

Production Dates: 2014-01-28 - 2014-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015040002

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5058

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.