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US recalls (1)
Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Lights and instruments
2017-03-15 · campaign 2017-143 · 5 vehicles
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Vehicles may have been assembled with headlamps that allow for horizontal adjustment, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle visibility, or could adversely affect the vision of oncoming drivers during low light and night time conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install sealing caps on the headlamps to seal the adjustment screws.
Steering
2015-03-27 · campaign 2015-135
On certain vehicles, bolts which connect the steering gear to the front cross member may break, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace defective bolts.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 smart fortwo (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Traction control system | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 smart fortwo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| fortwo cabriolet 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 34 | 38 | 36 | $2,300 |
| fortwo coupe 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 34 | 38 | 36 | $2,300 |
| fortwo electric drive convertible Automatic (A1) | 122 | 93 | 107 | $700 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe Automatic (A1) | 122 | 93 | 107 | $700 |
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