Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc. (Mbusa) Is Recalling One 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Vehicle. A Welded Joint Within The High-Voltage Battery Main Cell Conductors May Detach And Interrupt Electrical Contact, Resulting In Sudden Battery Failure. The Detached Weld May Also Cause An Electrical ARC Which Can Ignite Inside The Battery Cells.
Make Of Vehicle
SMART
Model Of Vehicle
FORTWO
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
20V107000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
If The High-Voltage Battery Fails, The Vehicle May Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. In Addition, An Electrical ARC Inside The Battery Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify The Owner, And A Dealer Will Replace The High-Voltage Battery, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 8, 2020. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa’S Number For This Recall Is 2020030009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20190524
End Of Manufacture
20190524
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20200508
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20200224
Make Campaign Number
2020030009