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Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.
Recall: 450 front suspension jointSuspension
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Affected Smart 450 front suspension.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- Ball pivot and casing may separate.
- Possible cause described
- Increased suspension assembly wear.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN; inspect and replace old-type links.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: forfour rear bench mountingSafety / seats
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Affected forfour 454 rear bench.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- Rear bench may not be secured.
- Possible cause described
- Runner mountings not secured to floor.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN; inspect and lock mountings per campaign.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: front brake-caliper carrier torqueBrakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Fortwo 451 built during affected period.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- Caliper carrier may contact the rim.
- Possible cause described
- Incorrect right-front mounting bolt torque.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN; inspect and correct torque.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: transmission selector cableTransmission / parking
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Fortwo/forfour 453 with affected selector.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- Park may fail to engage or disengage.
- Possible cause described
- Selector Bowden cable may detach.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN and transmission; inspect connection and rectify.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: internal EQ battery weldHigh-voltage battery
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- VIN-identified Smart EQ 453.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- The internal connection may not meet the specification.
- Possible cause described
- Nonconforming main cell-conductor weld.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN; replace affected battery.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: unintended rear buckle releasePassive safety
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Affected Smart #1 and #3; not #5.
- Period mentioned
- Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
- Symptoms
- Left rear buckle may release while moving.
- Possible cause described
- Internal cause not detailed in source.
- Check for the garage
- Check VIN; install centre buckle isolation surround.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySmart airbag and seat-belt recalls (2006–2006)Airbags and seat belts
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- None visible: the defect usually only shows in a crash; sometimes the airbag light comes on.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySmart brake recalls (2015–2026)Brakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- A hard pedal or longer travel, brake, ABS or ESP warnings, noises or a parking brake that does not hold.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2015/144 / SRS1501 — SMART SMART FORTWODVSA R/2015/146 / SRS1502 — SMART SMART FORTWODVSA R/2017/245 / SRS1700 — SMART SMART FORFOURDVSA R/2017/245 / SRS1700 — SMART SMART FORTWODVSA R/2026/276 / xxxx — SMART #5
View full entrySmart steering recalls (2015–2017)Steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Heavy steering, play or noises, a power-steering warning or loss of assistance.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2015/086 / SRS1500 — SMART SMART FORFOURDVSA R/2015/153 / SRS1504 — SMART SMART FORTWODVSA R/2017/252 / SRS1701 — SMART SMART FORFOURDVSA R/2017/252 / SRS1701 — SMART SMART FORTWO
View full entrySmart fuel-system recalls (2014–2014)Fuel system
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Fuel smell (also in the cabin), stains under the car or abnormal consumption; fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySmart engine, transmission and software recalls (2015–2015)Powertrain and engine management
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Warning lights, judder, loss of power, noises, smoke, oil or coolant leaks, or gearbox problems.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySmart body, seat and fitting recalls (2008–2016)Bodywork
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Parts that come loose or do not close properly, seats or doors with play, or fittings that do not work as they should.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySmart other recalls (2021–2021)Bodywork
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Depends on the recall; check the official reference.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.