Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for certain Smart passenger car models. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer and notified by Germany. The case number is SR/01579/26. The recall concerns a non-compliance with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The official date of entry into force for the measure is 18/05/2026.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: Smart
– Product: Passenger car
– Model Names: EQ fortwo cabrio, EQ fortwo coupe
– Type/Model Number: e1*2001/116*0413*48 (451)
– Production Dates: 17 November 2022 to 4 December 2025
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Company Recall Code: 4090106
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The risk type associated with this recall is “Injuries.” The specific danger, as stated in the recall notice, is that the wheel bolts were not tightened in accordance with the torque specifications. As a result, the bolts and the wheel assembly could detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. The type of measure taken is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should refer to the official recall website provided by the manufacturer for specific instructions on how to proceed. The recall notice does not specify any interim actions consumers should take before the remedy is applied.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The measure was taken by the manufacturer. The specific corrective action (e.g., inspection and retightening of wheel bolts) is not detailed in the recall notice, but the measure is categorized as a recall. The date of entry into force for the measure is 18/05/2026.

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer Recall Website: https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/services/recall.html
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099004
– Case Number: SR/01579/26
– Company Recall Code: 4090106
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Country of Origin: Germany

No additional contact information (such as a phone number or email address) is specified in the recall notice.

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