Recall 15V192000: 2014–2015 Smart Fortwo and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 31, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 5,058vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Smart Fortwo13 complaints
- 2015 Smart Fortwo6 complaints
- 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr1 complaints
- 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe0 complaints
- 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe2 complaints
- 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.