CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Casting imperfections in the left front axle steering knuckle may cause it to fail. A failed steering knuckle could affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle and replace any knuckle from the affected batch, at no cost to you. Owners can also contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Smart Fortwo | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Smart Fortwo Cabriolet | 2017 |