Smart single batch of paint sent to the company did not meet specifications.
The short version
SMART USA DISTRIBUTOR LLC reported a problem with the structure frame and members. Here is what owners need to know.
SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
SUCH 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.
DEALERS WILL REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-390.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Smart Fortwo |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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