{"vehicle":{"id":"2016_smart_fortwo","year":2016,"make":"smart","model":"Fortwo"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017394","date":"2017-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with a double clutch transmission, the actuation lock inside the gearshift lever module may not function as designed. As a result, the gearshift lever might be able to be moved from \"PARK\" without the application of the brake pedal and the ignition being in the \"ON\" position. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement could occur if the unlock button is depressed and the transmission is shifted out of \"PARK\", which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the transmission control unit.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":6,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTWO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017394"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017353","date":"2017-07-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, the lock nut that secures the bowden cable to the parking brake lever might loosen over time, which may result in increased parking brake lever travel. Should the parking brake lever travel increase, the parking brake could have less holding force than intended, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the lock nut.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":308,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTWO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017353"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V448000","date":"2017-07-16","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","component":"PARKING BRAKE","summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles.  In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.","mfr_campaign":"2017080009","units":5061,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["FORTWO"],"built_from":"2015-06-16","built_to":"2016-08-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V448000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V179000","date":"2017-03-16","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":2213,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["FORTWO COUPE"],"built_from":"2015-06-16","built_to":"2015-09-24","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V179000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017143","date":"2017-03-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Vehicles may have been assembled with headlamps that allow for horizontal adjustment, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle visibility, or could adversely affect the vision of oncoming drivers during low light and night time conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install sealing caps on the headlamps to seal the adjustment screws.","mfr_campaign":"2017070008","units":5,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTWO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017143"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}