Mercedes-Benz Smart 450 Recall R/2005/088: Suspension Carrier Link May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 2,543
- vehicles in the UK
- S021
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart 450 vehicles. Increased wear on the transversal compound spring front axle may lead to failure of a carrier link and the separation of the ball pivot and casing. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and the suspension carrier links will be replaced if they are not of the latest type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Increased wear on the transversal compound spring front axle may lead to failure of a carrier link and the separation of the ball pivot and casing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION CARRIER LINK MAY FAIL Defect: Increased wear on the transversal compound spring front axle may lead to failure of a carrier link and the separation of the ball pivot and casing. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and the suspension carrier links will be replaced if they are not of the latest type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of a carrier link and the separation of the ball pivot and casing.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and the suspension carrier links will be replaced if they are not of the latest type.
Are You Affected?
Smart 450 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,543 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code S021 or the DVSA reference R/2005/088. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/126 on 26 Aug 2005, for fuel return hose may leak. The one launched after it was R/2005/140 on 19 Dec 2005, for wiper arm may fracture. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/088, launched 17 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.