2016 smart Fortwo recall: parking brake
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on July 16, 2017. It covers about 5,061 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,061
- reported
- Jul 16, 2017
- owners notified
- Sep 20, 2017
- related complaints
- 4
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 17V448000
Affected vehicles
- smart Fortwo 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 17V448000
Is there a recall on the 2016 smart Fortwo parking brake?
Yes. Recall 17V448000, reported on July 16, 2017, covers about 5,061 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V448000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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