Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo Recall R/2017/252: Steering Knuckle Incorrectly Manufactured, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 1,878
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS1701
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo vehicles built between 1 March 2017 and 30 June 2017. Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING KNUCKLE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED Defect: Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering knuckle incorrectly manufactured.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Smart Forfour, Smart Fortwo built between 1 March 2017 and 30 June 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,878 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 SRS1701 or the DVSA reference R/2017/252. 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 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 | |
| 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/2017/248 on 12 Oct 2017, for missing spot welds. The one launched after it was R/2017/267 on 20 Oct 2017, for engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/252, launched 20 October 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.