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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2017 · #17V447000

Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice