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2009 Smart Fortwo: federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2009 Smart Fortwo

These are federal recalls reported for the 2009 Smart Fortwo. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

18V-273 Open recall Apr 27, 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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