Mercedes Benz Smart Forfour: Steering Efficiency May Be Reduced
Recall Summary Smart Forfour vehicles may have steering rack bolts that don't meet specifications and could break under heavy use, potentially affecting steering performance. Owners may first notice changes in how the steering feels. Mercedes Benz UK is replacing the faulty bolts.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORFOUR. Units affected: 1,276
- Reason
- On certain vehicles the steering rack retaining bolts may not have been made to the correct specification. Under heavy loads and vibration the bolt(s) may break. This can adversely affect the steering though the driver may notice changes in steering characteristics in the first instance Remedy: Replace rack steering retaining bolts
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-06-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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