SMART FORTWO 2017: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V447000

Make Model Year
SMART FORTWO 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-13 2017-07-14 2017-07-18

Production Dates: 2017-03-27 - 2017-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017090002

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 110

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.

Consequence

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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.