NHTSA recall 17V-448 (17V448000)
parking brake recall reported July 16, 2017 - about 5,061 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V448000
- Also written as
- 17V-448
- Manufacturer number
- 2017080009
- Reported
- July 16, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,061
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
Why it is dangerous
As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-448 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.