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Recall 17V447000 — STEERING Defect in 2017-2017 SMART FORTWO

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RECALL This recall affects up to 110 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 17V447000
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles Affected 110
Component STEERING
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2017 SMART FORTWO, 2017 SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Related Recalls for SMART

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
20V107000 2019 SMART FORTWO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 1
18V273000 2009 SMART FORTWO ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 42,781
17V448000 2016 SMART FORTWO PARKING BRAKE 5,061
17V179000 2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 2,213
15V192000 2014 SMART FORTWO COUPE STEERING