Tl* the contact owns a 2014 smart fortwo convertible electric vehicle. While driving 22 MPH, the steering seized and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v192000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200.
The worst 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr problems
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- Airbags1
- Steering1
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- Airbags1
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Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V192000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr 29
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Washer fluid system leaks
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Questions about the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr
Is the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr, close to a typical Fortwo Convertible Electr model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 smart Fortwo Convertible Electr have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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