Mercedes-Benz USA (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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V192000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 2015040002 |
| Potentially Affected | 5058 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V192000) |
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