2008 Lorinser Fortwo Recalls

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    Manufacturer

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mfr Report Date20070920
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V273000
    SummaryMercedes-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.
    ConsequenceIf the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    RemedyMBUSA 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.
    NotesOwners 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.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    Manufacturer

    SMART USA DISTRIBUTOR LLC

    Mfr Report Date20080401
    NHTSA Campaign ID08V390000
    SummarySMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF PAINTING MATERIALS. AFTER THE RE-WORK WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMBINATION OF MATERIALS USED TO REPAINT THE FRAME AND CHASSIS COULD LEAD TO DE LAMINATION OF THE PAINT MATERIALS FROM THE BODY AND FRAME STRUCTURES.
    ConsequenceSUCH DE LAMINATING CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF THE BODY WHERE THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF HAVE BEEN AFFIXED WITH ADHESIVE, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ADHESION OF THOSE COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEPARATION. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH IF THE ROOF OR WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.
    RemedyDEALERS WILL REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMART USA AT 1-248-648-2451.
    NotesSMART USA RECALL NO.0808-001.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2008 Lorinser Fortwo have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2008 Lorinser Fortwo has atleast 3 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2008 Lorinser Fortwo recalls?
    A: The 2008 Lorinser Fortwo recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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