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smart recall 2017090002

smart calls it 2017090002. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V447000 on Jul 14, 2017: steering on the 2017 smart fortwo, 110 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
17V4470002017 smart fortwoSteeringJul 14, 2017110high
Problem 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. Risk Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V447000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2017090002 is the number smart assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V447000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2017090002 the same recall as 17V447000?

Yes. 2017090002 is smart’s own number for it; 17V447000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2017090002 cover?

2017 smart fortwo, 110 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2017090002 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.