2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Recalls

All 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 31st, 2015
Recalled Component
STEERING
Recall Date
March 31st, 2015
Units Effected
5,058
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V192000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015040002
Manufactured Begin Date: January 31st, 2014
Manufactured End Date: July 16th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: May 8th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.

Consequence Summary:
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.

Recall 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.

Recall Comments

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