Mercedes Benz Smart Fortwo: Vehicle May Roll Away
Smart Fortwo Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 65 Smart Fortwo vehicles in the United Kingdom because a software issue in the transmission control unit may prevent the transmission selector lever lock from working properly, which could allow the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. The fix involves updating the transmission control unit software.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO. Units affected: 65
- Reason
- The software of the transmission control unit in vehicles with dual clutch transmission may not be correct. As a result the operating lock of the transmission selector lever may not function as intended causing in some circumstances the vehicle to roll when not expected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the transmission control unit software.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-08-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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