Seven problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2008 Smart Fortwo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Smart Fortwo based on all problems reported for the 2008 Fortwo.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz smatr for two. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA recall number: 18v273000 ( engine and engine cooling ), and stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer Mercedes Benz of palm beach, 4000 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, FL 33409, confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Bp.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The vehicle was taken to euro motorcars devon mercedes-benz (214 w lancaster Ave, devon, PA 19333, (610) 687-1500) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling). After leaving the dealer and driving 35 mph, the contact detected a burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the brakes failed as the vehicle lost power. The contact detected smoke coming out the rear of the vehicle, which resulted in a fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,988.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Smarta . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The mercedes-benz of cincinnati 8727 montgomery rd, cincinnati, OH 45236 (513) 984-9000 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dr.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Smart center albuquerque at (877) 316-3208 (located at 1220 s renaissance blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87107) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mercedes-benz manhattan at (212) 629-1600 (located at 770 11th Ave, new york, NY 10019) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling). Frank fletcher imports (3111 e 32nd st, joplin, mo 64804, (417) 297-0821) was contacted and it was stated that the dealer was unable to provide the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the jackie cooper imports (9393 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133, (918) 615-2185) a two and a half hour drive away. The contact was informed that a the vehicle was eligible for pickup and that a representative would call to make the arrangements which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Smarta. The contact stated he received a NHTSA campaign number: 18v-273000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that his vehicle three years ago had the same issue that the recent recall was for with the rear insulation smoldering an had the repairs completed. The manufacturer was contacted but refused to pay for the repairs stating the contact had not maintain the vehicle at a dealer. The dealer keeler motor car company 1111 troy schenectady rd, latham, NY 12110 was contacted however, the parts were no available at this time for the recall repairs. The contact wants to be reimbursed for the repairs since the recall now came out on the vehicle repair he had performed three years earlier. The failure mileage was 48,000. Tf.