NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2015 · #15V192000
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2015 Smart, 2014 Fortwo
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.