Smart recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Smart Fortwo 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V273000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 42,781
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 20, 2007 to Nov 2, 2009
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system; Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018060010
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Smart recall: Electrical system Feb 24, 2020
- Smart recall: Parking brake Jul 16, 2017
- Smart recall: Steering Jul 14, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.