Mercedes-Benz Smart CAR Recall R/2012/088: Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- S057
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart CAR vehicles built between 1 February 2012 and 31 March 2012. The tightening torque of a mounting bolt at the right front brake calliper holder of the vehicle may not meet internal specifications. The dealer will check the tightening of the brake calliper holder and correct if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque of a mounting bolt at the right front brake calliper holder of the vehicle may not meet internal specifications. If the tightening torque does not correspond to specification contact of the brake calliper holder with the rim upon braking cannot be ruled out. The controllability of the vehicle could therefore be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: The tightening torque of a mounting bolt at the right front brake calliper holder of the vehicle may not meet internal specifications. If the tightening torque does not correspond to specification contact of the brake calliper holder with the rim upon braking cannot be ruled out. The controllability of the vehicle could therefore be impaired. Remedy: Check the tightening of the brake calliper holder and correct if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightening of the brake calliper holder and correct if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Smart CAR built between 1 February 2012 and 31 March 2012 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 S057 or the DVSA reference R/2012/088. 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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| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| Esprinter 907Fallback level brake force assistance | Urgent | R/2024/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2012/063 on 18 May 2012, for transmission may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2012/111 on 16 Nov 2012, for rear-axle suspension level sensor may break. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/088, launched 18 September 2012. 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.