Update Transmission Control Unit Software – 2016-2017 Smart Fortwo

2017 Smart Fortwo

2022110003 Update Transmission Control Unit Software This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to update the transmission control unit software in 6,225 Model Year (“MY”) 2016-2017 Smart (453 platform) vehicles.  The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on December 9, 2022.   Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer …

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20P2197234 – Internal Contacting High-Voltage Battery – 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive

2019 Smart Fortwo

February 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V107000 High-Voltage Battery May Fail If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V107 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 1   Summary …

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Insulation Mat may Deform and cause Fire – 2008-2009 Smart fortwo

2009 Smart fortwo

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 42,781   Insulation Mat may Deform and cause Fire If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe …

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Parking Brake Cable may Loosen – 2016 smart fortwo

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V448 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected 5,061   Parking Brake Cable may Loosen 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 …

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

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. …

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