Recall
Smart Fortwo — 17V447000
NHTSA ID
17V447000
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-07-14
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
110
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2017090002
Summary
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.
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.