Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V192000 Reported March 31, 2015

Steering gear mounting bolts may break

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 5,058 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V192000
Manufacturer Campaign
2015040002
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,058
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 31, 2015
Completion Rate
81.89

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 smart fortwo coupes and convertibles, and 2014 fortwo coupe electric and fortwo convertible electric vehicles. the affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.

Safety Consequence

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2015. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V192000 or campaign 2015040002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V192000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V192000?

NHTSA recall 15V192000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on March 31, 2015. It addresses: Steering gear mounting bolts may break. The recall affects approximately 5,058 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V192000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015040002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.