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Smart — fortwo

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The steering mechanism screws used for some vehicles may break, especially if subject to repeated vibrations. This may cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4116 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about some Smart fortwo cars. A part in the steering may break over time.

What's happening? The screws in the steering can break. This could make it hard to control the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Smart fortwo, check if this affects your car.

What should I do? Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the steering screws. Talk to them before driving if you are worried.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering mechanism screws used for some vehicles may break, especially if subject to repeated vibrations. This may cause loss of control of the vehicle. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 5, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/163695

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What is this product recall alert about?
Smart — fortwo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering mechanism screws used for some vehicles may break, especially if subject to repeated vibrations. This may cause loss of control of the vehicle. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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