Recall 17V447000: 2017 Smart Fortwo and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 14, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 110vehicles
- Model years
- 2017
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 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
Possible consequence
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2017 Smart Fortwo7 complaints
- 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet2 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.