Component Description
STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170327
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170606
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
110
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20171013
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Report Received Date
20170714
Record Creation Date
20170718
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
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.
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