Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V107000 Reported February 24, 2020

High-voltage battery may fail

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V107000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020030009
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 24, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2019 smart fortwo electric drive vehicle. a welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure. the detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside the battery cells.

Safety Consequence

If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. the recall began may 8, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020030009.

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 20V107000 or campaign 2020030009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V107000

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

What is recall 20V107000?

NHTSA recall 20V107000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 24, 2020. It addresses: High-voltage battery may fail. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V107000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020030009. 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.