SMART FORTWO 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V107000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMART | FORTWO | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-08 | 2020-02-24 | 2020-02-25 |
Production Dates: 2019-05-24 - 2019-05-24
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020030009
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure. The detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside the battery cells.
If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.
MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030009.
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.
