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🧸 Product DE May 22, 2020

Smart — Fortwo, Forfour

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting the electrical contact within the battery. This would result in the immediate failure of the whole battery, increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, electric arching may occur in the damaged battery, increasing the risk of fire.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2303 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.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Smart cars with high-voltage batteries. A problem with the battery’s welds could break the electrical connection inside.

What's happening? The broken connection could stop the battery from working. It might also cause sparks that could start a fire.

Does this affect me? This affects some Smart Fortwo and Forfour cars made in Germany. Check if your car is one of them.

What should I do? Stop driving the car and call a Smart dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with next steps.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Smart
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting the electrical contact within the battery. This would result in the immediate failure of the whole battery, increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, electric arching may occur in the damaged battery, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001219

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Smart — Fortwo, Forfour. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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