2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE Recall
- Campaign:
- 17V179000 on 03/16/2017
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 06/15/2015 - 09/23/2015
- Affected:
- 2,213
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. the horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. the recall began september 8, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- LI82.85-P-053710
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Fault profiles and measures for highline radio, sa code 527
- Bulletin:
- LI54.10-P-052655
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Smart ed - 12v battery discharged, undervoltage, vehicle not drivable, fault messages concerning electric drive system
- Bulletin:
- LI54.10-P-055824
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Charging complaints - initial analysis
- Bulletin:
- SM-B-54.10-09
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Preparation for performing maintenance service or status check of high-voltage battery
- Bulletin:
- LI29.10-P-051288
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
- Bulletin:
- SM-SC-2016060002
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Update battery management system control module software
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