Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail – 2017 smart fortwo & smart fortwo Cabriolet

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V447
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 110

 

Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail

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

 

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.

 

Remedy

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 is expected to begin in September 2017.

Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

 

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.

 

Check if your Smart has a Recall

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V447-8605.pdf

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