Mercedes Benz Smart Fortwo: Unintended Acceleration Or Deceleration
Smart Fortwo Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 102 Smart Fortwo vehicles in the United Kingdom because the engine control unit may not be programmed correctly, which could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate unexpectedly in rare cases. The issue will be fixed by updating the engine control unit software. The brakes remain fully functional and can stop the vehicle at any time.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO. Units affected: 102
- Reason
- The engine control unit may not be programmed correctly. In rare cases it is possible for the acceleration or deceleration not to be as the driver�s request. Therefore a critical driving situation could occur. However the power of the brake enables the driver to stop the vehicle at any time. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the engine control unit software.
- 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
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/89ef54ef-c15e-48e9-a349-be1f654c8c96