Recall 18V273000: 2008–2009 Smart Fortwo

Report received

Apr 27, 2018

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

42,781vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Smart Fortwo140 complaints
• 2009 Smart Fortwo100 complaints