Smart Fortwo Convertible, Fortwo Convertible Electr, Fortwo Coupe, Fortwo Coupe Electric (2014-2015): Steering
Recall 15V192000 · Mar 31, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
5,058
vehicles affected
5,058
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V192000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2015
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 5,058
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Smart | Fortwo Convertible | 2014-2015 |
| Smart | Fortwo Convertible Electr | 2014 |
| Smart | Fortwo Coupe | 2014-2015 |
| Smart | Fortwo Coupe Electric | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V192000?
4 models: Smart Fortwo Convertible (2014-2015), Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr (2014), Smart Fortwo Coupe (2014-2015) and 1 more, about 5,058 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V192000?
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.
What can happen?
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.