Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2016 Smart Fortwo Vehicles. In These Vehicles, The Lock Nut That Secures The Parking Brake Cable To The Parking Brake Lever May Loosen Over Time, Resulting In Increased Parking Brake Lever Travel Before The Parking Brake Engages.
Make Of Vehicle
SMART
Model Of Vehicle
FORTWO
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V448000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
As The Parking Brake Lever Travel Increases, The Holding Force May Decrease To A Point Where The Vehicle Is No Longer Safely Secured In All Parking Situations, Allowing The Vehicle To Unexpectedly Move When Parked On A Slope, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Parking Brake Cable Lock Nut, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 20, 2017. Owners May Contact Smart Customer Service At 1-877-496-3691.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150616
End Of Manufacture
20160812
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5061
Date Owners Notified
20170920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170716
Make Campaign Number
2017080009