Smart Fortwo: Parking brake

Affects Smart Fortwo · 2016 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational