SteeringRecall 15V-192 · Smart vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 15V-192 covers 5,058 Smart vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 28, 2014 to July 21, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.