Recall Details For: 2009 SMART FORTWO
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V273000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 135799
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V273000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: SMART
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: FORTWO
- MODEL YEAR: 2009
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 2018060010
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20070920
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20091102
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 42781
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180730
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): ODI
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20180427
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20180502
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
RECALL 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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000085086002799717000000128
