Tl* the contact owns a 2011 think city. The contact started the ignition and the heater would not function upon activation. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v026000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact stated that there was not a local authorized dealer in the area and the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The failure mileage was 65.
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- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Think north america is recalling certain model year 2011 think city vehicles. The linkage connecting the gear shift selector lever and the transmission park mechanism may be improperly adjusted, resulting in lack of engagement of the park pawl of the transmission. This could result in the vehicle failing to hold when the gear shift selector lever is placed in the park position.
- Risk
- The vehicle could fail to hold in park position and could roll freely increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a person in the path of the moving vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and make the necessary adjustments and repairs to the vehicles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact think's authorized toll free service line at 855‑698‑4465.
Recall number 11V104000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- Think north america is recalling certain model year 2011 think city vehicles. Poor performance in the vehicles" fluid heater assemblies could cause the heater-defroster system of the vehicle to fail to perform properly resulting in loss of its ability to clear the windshield in cold or humid conditions.
- Risk
- This could impair the driver's ability to view the road ahead, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the defroster system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact think's authorized toll free service line at 1‑855‑698‑4465.
Recall number 11V026000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Think north america is recalling certain model year 2011 think city vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the seat belts may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, a child restraint system used in the passenger seating position may not be positioned or retained properly.
- Risk
- The seat belt may not restrain the child as intended during normal vehicle operation or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect, reinstall or, if needed, replace the vehicle's seat belts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Think's authorized toll free service line at 855‑698‑4465.
Recall number 11V025000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
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Questions about the 2011 Think City
Is the 2011 Think City reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Think City, close to a typical Think City model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Think City?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2011 Think City have?
3 recalls, covering power train, visibility and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Think City visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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