Smart 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.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the parking brake. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-448.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Smart Fortwo |
What changed
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