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Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour recalls

DVSA has published 5 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour since 2005, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 12,425 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mercedes-Benz Smart Forfour recalls, newest first

  1. SMART FORFOUR, SMART FORTWO · steering knuckle incorrectly manufactured

    20 Oct 2017 · R/2017/252

    Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.

    1,878 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 30 Jun 2017

  2. SMART FORFOUR, SMART FORTWO · handbrake may not hold

    25 Sep 2017 · R/2017/245

    Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.

    9,181 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2014 to 31 Jan 2016

  3. SMART FORFOUR, SMART FORTWO · vehicle may roll away

    10 Oct 2016 · R/2016/198

    The bowden cable connected to the gear selector may come loose. This may prevent Park being engaged or disengaged.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check cable connection and rework where necessary

    49 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2016 to 30 Apr 2016

  4. SMART FORFOUR · steering efficiency may be reduced

    9 Jun 2015 · R/2015/086

    On certain vehicles the steering rack retaining bolts may not have been made to the correct specification. Under heavy loads and vibration the bolt(s) may break. This can adversely affect the steering though the driver may notice changes in steering characteristics in the first instance

    Fix: Replace rack steering retaining bolts

    1,276 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Aug 2014

  5. SMART FORFOUR · rear seat lock springs may not be correctly located

    21 Dec 2005 · R/2005/165

    The mountings for the rear bench seat runners may not be correctly secured into the floor.

    Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and check the security of the back seat bench. If necessary re-lock the back seat bench runner mountings into the floor.

    41 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.