Recall 17V447000
STEERING
Report Date
20170714
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SMART | FORTWO |
| 2017 | SMART | FORTWO CABRIOLET |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.