Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo Recall R/2006/182: Seat Belt Fastenings May Not Be Secure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- SO36
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Fortwo vehicles. The seat belt fastenings may not be secure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the fastenings and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat belt fastenings may not be secure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT FASTENINGS MAY NOT BE SECURE Defect: The seat belt fastenings may not be secure. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fastenings and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt fastenings may not be secure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the fastenings and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Smart Fortwo may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10 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 SO36 or the DVSA reference R/2006/182. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart FortwoThe bonding of the windshield might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/265 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoSteering knuckle incorrectly manufactured | Urgent | R/2017/252 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoHandbrake may not hold | Urgent | R/2017/245 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoVehicle may roll away | Low | R/2016/198 | |
| Smart FortwoMaintenance flap may detach from vehicle | Low | R/2016/092 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2006/153 on 5 Dec 2006, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2006/149 on 8 Dec 2006, for vehicle stability control may malfunction. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/182, launched 5 December 2006. 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.