SMART FORTWO (2017) recall — Steering
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226355-smart-fortwo-2017-recall-steering · Recall date July 14, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V447000
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“SMART FORTWO (2017) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 14, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226355-smart-fortwo-2017-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #17V447000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V447000).
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What NHTSA says to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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Subject: Recall 17V447000 — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC SMART FORTWO (2017) recall — Steering Hello, I own a SMART FORTWO (2017) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 17V447000 from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V447000 (July 14, 2017)
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