Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo Recall R/2017/245: Handbrake May Not Hold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 9,181
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS1700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo vehicles built between 1 April 2014 and 31 January 2016. Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD Defect: Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may not hold.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.
Are You Affected?
Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo built between 1 April 2014 and 31 January 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9,181 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 SRS1700 or the DVSA reference R/2017/245. 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 FortwoVehicle may roll away | Low | R/2016/198 | |
| 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/2017/147 on 4 Sep 2017, for left front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2017/248 on 12 Oct 2017, for missing spot welds. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/245, launched 25 September 2017. 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.