NHTSA Campaign 20V107000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Feb 24, 2020 · 1 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SMART FORTWO 2019 1

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V107000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.