SMART 2016 SMART FORTWO Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 SMART FORTWO
Brand
SMART
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016 SMART FORTWO vehicles due to parking brake issues. As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking si.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026