SMART FORTWO (2017) recall — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA recalls 2017 Smart Fortwo vehicles with potential left front axle steering knuckle failure that could cause crashes. Owners must have steering knuckle inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2017 Smart Fortwo vehicles because the left front axle steering knuckle may fail, increasing crash risk. Owners should have the part inspected and replaced at no cost by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226355-smart-fortwo-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226355-smart-fortwo-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V447000
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“Smart Fortwo 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Axle Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226355-smart-fortwo-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #17V447000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V447000).
Why it’s dangerous
The left front axle steering knuckle may fail due to casting imperfections. This failure could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Smart Fortwo and Cabriolet vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the specific steering knuckle issue are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Smart Fortwo or Cabriolet has the left front axle steering knuckle from the affected batch. The recall was issued on October 13, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Smart Customer Service
Call 1-877-496-3691 to get notified about the recall and schedule an inspection.
Have Steering Knuckle Inspected
Dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle and replace it if needed at no cost.
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Casting imperfections in the left front axle steering knuckle may cause it to fail, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Smart Fortwo or Cabriolet may be affected if the left front axle steering knuckle has casting imperfections.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691 to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement of the steering knuckle.
Contact Smart
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smart to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V447000 — Smart Smart Hello, I own a Smart that is covered by recall 17V447000 from Smart. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V447000 (July 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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