Recall Details For: 2016 SMART FORTWO
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V448000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 132394
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V448000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: SMART
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: FORTWO
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 2017080009
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: PARKING BRAKE
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20150616
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160812
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5061
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20170920
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20170716
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20170719
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: 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 a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
RECALL 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.
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