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NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2015 · #15V192000

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice