SteeringRecall 17V-447 · Smart vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-447 covers 110 Smart vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V447000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 27, 2017 to June 6, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.