NHTSA Recall 15V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V192000; Date: Mar. 31, 2015
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible; 2015 Smart Fortwo Convertible; 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr; 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe; 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe; 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 5,058
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 2015
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