United States 17V447000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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.
Risk
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What owners should do
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.
Units 110