Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SMART
Model Of Vehicle
FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V192000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Break, Vehicle Handling Could Be Affected, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140130
End Of Manufacture
20140523
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5058
Date Owners Notified
20150508
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20150331
Make Campaign Number
2015040002