NHTSA Recall 17V447000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2017-07-14. An estimated 110 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2017090002
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.