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(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.","consequence":"Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2017090002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":9,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",4],["Seat Belts",2],["Steering",2],["Power Train",1],["Visibility/Wiper",1],["Exterior Lighting",1]],"by_year":{"2017":3,"2018":2,"2019":1,"2023":1,"2025":1,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-04-08","Electrical System","The Power Electronics Control Unit (ECM), Part No. A453-900-72-11, and the DC-to-DC converter have both failed, rendering this all-electric vehicle completely inoperable. There is no backup propulsion system. The DC-to-DC converter powers safety-critical systems including lighting, turn signals, and hazard flashers \u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u2026"],["2025-05-15","Steering","What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver Side front wheel / maybe steering rack / etc. makes loud grinding / rubbing sound when making turn only when the weather's hot and humid and when the car has been running for about 20 min How was your safety or the\u2026"],["2023-07-28","Electrical System","The car won't charge over 20% due probably a faulty manufacturer part of N83 high voltage control box. This could cause very serious electrical/battery issues if the high voltage box is faulty."]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. 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