2008 smart Fortwo recall: frame and members
Smart USA Distributor LLC reported this safety recall on August 7, 2008. It covers about 43 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 43
- reported
- Aug 7, 2008
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2008
- related complaints
- 8
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Smart 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
Recall number 08V390000
Affected vehicles
- smart Fortwo 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 08V390000
Is there a recall on the 2008 smart Fortwo frame and members?
Yes. Recall 08V390000, reported on August 7, 2008, covers about 43 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V390000?
Dealers 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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