NHTSA recall campaign
17V447000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Reported2017-07-14Affected110 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →