Mercedes Benz Smart Fortwo: Maintenance Flap May Detach From Vehicle
Recall Summary A maintenance flap on certain Mercedes-Benz Smart ForTwo vehicles may not be securely locked and could detach at high speeds, particularly in windy conditions, potentially injuring drivers behind the vehicle. The recall affects 1,726 vehicles in the United Kingdom. Mercedes-Benz will replace the maintenance flap locks on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO. Units affected: 1,726
- Reason
- The locking forces of the maintenance flap may not be to specification. At high speed and in combination with strong gusts of wind the plastic maintenance flap may detach from the vehicle and may pose an increased risk of injury for following road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the locks of the maintenance flap.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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