2017 smart Fortwo, 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet Recall: Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle…
NHTSA campaign 17V447000 · Steering · filed Jul 14, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
The risk
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V447000 (manufacturer number 2017090002). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.