Safety Recalls of Smart Fortwo Vehicles
There have been 3 safety recalls for the Smart Fortwo. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Smart Fortwo.
NHTSA Recall #: 17V448000; Jul. 16, 2017
As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Smart Fortwo |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 Smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 17V447000; Jul. 14, 2017
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Smart Fortwo, 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary:
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. ... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Smart Fortwo Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 16, 2017 | Parking Brake | 5,061 |
| Jul. 14, 2017 | Steering | 110 |
| Aug. 7, 2008 | Structure:frame And Members | 43 |
Table 2. Recall Statistics of Smart Fortwo Model Years
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Smart Fortwo | 1 |
| 2016 Smart Fortwo | 1 |
| 2008 Smart Fortwo | 1 |