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2014 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Recalled For Steering Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling over 5,000 smart fortwo electric drive and gasoline microcars to replace potentially-faulty bolts in the steering system.

The recall covers 4,165 model year 2014 and 2015 smart fortwo coupes and convertibles, and 720 model year 2014 smart fortwo electric drive coupes and convertible vehicles.

In the beginning of January 2015, Daimler launched initial investigations based on individual field reports from outside the US describing instances in which customers allegedly experienced the subject condition outlined above. No third party damages or personal injuries were reported.

In addition, parts of affected vehicles were requested for further analysis. Daimler determined that, in the analyzed cases, one of the two steering gear fixation bolts was broken. Further analysis determined that all affected bolts were part of a certain production batch at a supplier. Further investigations were performed to check the potentially affected batch at the supplier and a deviation from production specifications was found for this specific batch.

In February 2015, Daimler reviewed logistics documents together with the supplier to determine which steering assemblies might potentially be affected. Further analyses was done to identify potentially affected vehicles. In March 2015, Daimler determined that a potential safety risk cannot be excluded.

Mercedes doesn’t know when the fortwo recall will begin, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts.

Affected owners will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz USA in the near future to arrange inspection and replacement of the faulty part. Concerned owners can contact Smart USA customer service toll-free on 1-800-762-7887 or NHTSA’s Safety Hotline on 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

May 7, 2015Blagojce Krivevski
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