Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo Recall R/2016/198: Vehicle May Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS1601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo vehicles built between 1 April 2016 and 30 April 2016. The bowden cable connected to the gear selector may come loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cable connection and rework where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bowden cable connected to the gear selector may come loose. This may prevent Park being engaged or disengaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY Defect: The bowden cable connected to the gear selector may come loose. This may prevent Park being engaged or disengaged. Remedy: On affected vehicles check cable connection and rework where necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may roll away.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cable connection and rework where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo built between 1 April 2016 and 30 April 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 49 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 SRS1601 or the DVSA reference R/2016/198. 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 FortwoMaintenance flap may detach from vehicle | Low | R/2016/092 | |
| 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/2016/124 on 28 Sep 2016, for vehicle may stall. The one launched after it was R/2016/222 on 19 Oct 2016, for eSP & epb may not function. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/198, launched 10 October 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.