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NHTSA recall 20V107000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery

Smart Fortwo

Reported Feb 24, 20201 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2020030009Built May 24, 2019 – May 24, 2019

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure. The detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside the battery cells.

The risk

If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy

MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030009.

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryElectrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Smart Fortwo
2019

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.