Mercedes Benz Smart Fortwo: Directional Control May Be Affected
Recall Summary Four Mercedes-Benz Smart ForTwo vehicles are being recalled because the welding on brackets that connect the torsion bar linkage to the shock absorbers may be faulty. Under extreme stress, these welds could tear, which would affect steering control and potentially compromise tire performance at sharp angles, increasing collision risk. Mercedes-Benz UK will replace the front shock absorbers on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- The welding of the bracket for the torsion bar linkage at the shock absorber may not be to specification. It is therefore possible with extremely high loads for the weld seams of the bracket to tear. In this condition the driving characteristics of the vehicle will be adversely affected and the tyres could be compromised at large steering angles giving an increased risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front shock absorbers.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-08-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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