Vehicle recall 15V192000 · March 31, 2015
smart Fortwo Convertible, Fortwo Coupe and 2 more models
The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
- Consequence
- If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2015
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2015040002
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,058
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- smart Fortwo Convertible (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- smart Fortwo Convertible Electr (2014): 2014
- smart Fortwo Coupe (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- smart Fortwo Coupe Electric (2014): 2014
Has your smart been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A smart dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.