Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo Recall R/2016/092: Maintenance Flap May Detach From Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 1,726
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS1600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Fortwo vehicles built between 1 April 2014 and 31 October 2015. The locking forces of the maintenance flap may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the locks of the maintenance flap. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The locking forces of the maintenance flap may not be to specification. At high speed and in combination with strong gusts of wind the plastic maintenance flap may detach from the vehicle and may pose an increased risk of injury for following road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MAINTENANCE FLAP MAY DETACH FROM VEHICLE Defect: The locking forces of the maintenance flap may not be to specification. At high speed and in combination with strong gusts of wind the plastic maintenance flap may detach from the vehicle and may pose an increased risk of injury for following road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the locks of the maintenance flap.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: maintenance flap may detach from vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the locks of the maintenance flap.
Are You Affected?
Smart Fortwo built between 1 April 2014 and 31 October 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,726 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 SRS1600 or the DVSA reference R/2016/092. 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 FortwoDirectional control may be affected | Urgent | R/2015/153 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/125 on 10 Jun 2016, for engine may lose power. The one launched after it was R/2016/120 on 15 Jun 2016, for steering efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/092, launched 15 June 2016. 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.