Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo Recall R/2015/170: Automatic Gear Selection May Not Perform As Expected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 57
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS1505
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Fortwo vehicles built between 27 April 2015 and 23 July 2015. Due to an incorrectly designed bracket Park may not engage or disengage as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary replace bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an incorrectly designed bracket Park may not engage or disengage as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED Defect: Due to an incorrectly designed bracket Park may not engage or disengage as intended.. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and if necessary replace bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: automatic gear selection may not perform as expected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary replace bracket.
Are You Affected?
Smart Fortwo built between 27 April 2015 and 23 July 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 57 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 SRS1505 or the DVSA reference R/2015/170. 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/2015/147 on 25 Aug 2015, for vehicle may roll away. The one launched after it was R/2015/153 on 28 Aug 2015, for directional control may be affected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/170, launched 25 August 2015. 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.