MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO ( 01/04/2014 – 30/11/2014) DEFECT: The welding of the bracket for the torsion bar linkage at the shock absorber may not be to specification. It is therefore possible with extremely high loads for the weld seams of the bracket to tear. In this condition the driving characteristics of the vehicle will be adversely affected and the tyres could be compromised at large steering angles giving an increased risk of collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front shock absorbers.
| Recall Launch Date | 28/08/2015 |
| Recall No. | R/2015/153 |
| Models Affected | Smart Fortwo |
| Manufacturer Ref | SRS1504 |
| VIN Start | WME4533421K000433 |
| VIN end | WME4533441K000767 |
| Build Start | 01/04/2014 |
| Build end | 30/11/2014 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 4 |
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