Smart Fortwo (2008-2009): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V273000 · Apr 27, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
42,781
vehicles affected
42,781
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V273000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 42,781
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system; Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
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 can happen
If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V273000?
1 model: Smart Fortwo (2008-2009), about 42,781 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V273000?
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.
What can happen?
If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.