Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Smart
Country: Germany
Hazards: Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01579/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Passenger car |
| Brand | Smart |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/01579/26 |
| Hazard | Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
Case Number: SR/01579/26
Date of Entry into Force: 18/05/2026
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: Germany
Risk Level: Serious risk
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1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer has initiated a recall of certain Smart passenger car models due to 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 recall was notified by the German authorities and is recorded in the EU Safety Gate system. The measure is a recall of the product from end users, effective from 18 May 2026.
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2. Affected Products
– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: Smart
– Name: EQ fortwo cabrio, EQ fortwo coupe
– Type/Model Number: e1*2001/116*0413*48 (451)
– Production Dates: 17 November 2022 to 4 December 2025
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: 4090106
The affected vehicles are passenger cars manufactured within the specified production date range. No other models or variants are listed in the recall notice.
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3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is classified under the risk type “Injuries.” The specific danger is described as follows:
– 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.
– This condition increases 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. No other hazards, such as strangulation or non-compliance beyond the wheel bolt torque issue, are explicitly stated in the source data. The “Hazards” field in the provided data summary (Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance) does not appear in the original EU Safety Gate XML data and is therefore not included in this factual record.
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4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure is a “Recall of the product from end users.” Consumers who own an affected vehicle should take the following actions as instructed by the manufacturer:
– Contact an authorized Smart or Mercedes-Benz service partner to have the vehicle inspected and repaired.
– The repair will involve checking and tightening the wheel bolts to the correct torque specification.
– The recall is effective from 18 May 2026.
No further specific consumer instructions are provided in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to follow the manufacturer’s official recall instructions.
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5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The measure category is “Recall of the product from end users.” The remedy involves the inspection and correction of the wheel bolt torque at no cost to the consumer. No alternative remedy, such as a refund or replacement, is specified in the recall notice.
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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
– Company Recall Code: 4090106
No additional contact information, such as a phone number or email address, is provided in the recall notice. Consumers are directed to the manufacturer’s recall website for further details and to locate an authorized service partner.
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Passenger car?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01579/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Passenger car?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Passenger car?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.